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EA-6B Prowler vs EC-130H Compass Call

EA-6B Prowler vs EC-130H Compass Call at a glance — top speed 1,048 vs 589 km/h, range 3,745 vs 4,250 km, max takeoff weight 27,896 vs 70,307 kg, built 170 vs 14 units.

Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
EA-6B Prowler EC-130H Compass Call
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Lockheed
First flight 25 May 1968 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1971 1983
Number produced 170 units 14 units
Average unit price $52 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 162.1 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 40.4 m
Height 5.1 m 11.7 m
Length 18.2 m 30.1 m
Maximum speed 1048 km/h 589 km/h
Operational range 3,745 km 4,250 km
Service ceiling 11,460 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,896 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 14,134 kg 45,813 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,717 kgf 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the EC-130H Compass Call's 589 km/h, a difference of 459 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EC-130H Compass Call has a longer range at 4,250 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher service ceiling at 11,460 meters (37,598 ft) compared to the EC-130H Compass Call's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EC-130H Compass Call has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EC-130H Compass Call is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EA-6B Prowler entered service first in 1971, 12 years before the EC-130H Compass Call which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130H Compass Call.