EA-6B Prowler vs EC-130 Commando Solo
| American electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 25 May 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $52 million |
| American electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,460 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,896 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,134 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,717 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 671 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 74,389 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,474 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of EC-130 Commando Solo by US Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 671 km/h, a difference of 377 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a longer range at 4,300 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher service ceiling at 11,460 meters (37,598 ft) compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 74,389 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is longer at 29.7 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EA-6B Prowler entered service first in 1971, 4 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.