EA-6B Prowler vs GlobalEye
Overview
The EA-6B Prowler and the GlobalEye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Saab / Bombardier respectively.
Top speed is 1,048 km/h for the EA-6B Prowler vs 1,110 km/h for the GlobalEye. The EA-6B Prowler has an operational range of 3,745 km vs 11,000 km for the GlobalEye. The GlobalEye operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 11,460 m for the EA-6B Prowler.
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in 170 units vs 5 for the GlobalEye. Unit cost is $52M for the EA-6B Prowler vs $350M for the GlobalEye. The EA-6B Prowler first flew 50 years before the GlobalEye (1968 vs 2018).
| 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 |
| Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab / Bombardier |
| First flight | 14 March 2018 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | $350 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,745 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,460 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,896 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,134 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,359 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 94.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1110 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 23,690 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 1,048 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-6B Prowler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or GlobalEye?
The EA-6B Prowler entered service first in 1971, 49 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or GlobalEye?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.