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EA-6B Prowler vs GlobalEye

Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
Saab GlobalEye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇸🇪 GlobalEye
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Specifications
EA-6B Prowler GlobalEye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Saab
First flight 25 May 1968 14 March 2018
Year introduced 1971 2020
Number produced 170 units 5 units
Average unit price $52 million $350 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 94.9 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 29.0 m
Height 5.1 m 7.8 m
Length 18.0 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 1048 km/h 1110 km/h
Operational range 3,745 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 11,460 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,896 kg 45,100 kg
Empty weight 14,134 kg 23,690 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,717 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Overview

The EA-6B Prowler and the GlobalEye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Saab 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).

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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.