EA-6B Prowler vs KC-135 Stratotanker
The EA-6B Prowler and the KC-135 Stratotanker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 1,048 km/h for the EA-6B Prowler vs 933 km/h for the KC-135 Stratotanker. The EA-6B Prowler has an operational range of 3,745 km vs 2,400 km for the KC-135 Stratotanker. The KC-135 Stratotanker operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 11,460 m for the EA-6B Prowler. At 146,283 kg MTOW, the KC-135 Stratotanker is 5.2x the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg. The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in 170 units vs 803 for the KC-135 Stratotanker. Unit cost is $52M for the EA-6B Prowler vs $39M for the KC-135 Stratotanker. The KC-135 Stratotanker first flew 12 years before the EA-6B Prowler (1956 vs 1968).
| American electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Grumman |
| First flight |
25 May 1968 |
| Year introduced |
1971 |
| Number produced |
170 units
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| Average unit price |
$52 million
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| American refueling aircraft, deployed during Cold War, Desert Storm and ongoing operations worldwide for mid-air refueling missions. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| First flight |
31 August 1956 |
| Year introduced |
1957 |
| Number produced |
803 units
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| Average unit price |
$39 million
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| Wing area |
49.2 m²
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| Wingspan |
16.0 m
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| Height |
5.1 m
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| Length |
18.0 m
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| Maximum speed |
1048 km/h
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| Operational range |
3,745 km
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| Service ceiling |
11,460 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
27,896 kg
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| Empty weight |
14,134 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 2,359 kgf
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| Wing area |
226.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
39.9 m
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| Height |
12.7 m
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| Length |
41.5 m
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| Maximum speed |
933 km/h
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| Operational range |
2,400 km
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| Service ceiling |
15,240 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
146,283 kg
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| Empty weight |
44,663 kg
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| Total thrust |
4 x 2,453 kgf
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Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 933 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The EA-6B Prowler has a longer range at 3,745 km compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,283 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is longer at 41.5 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-6B Prowler or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The EA-6B Prowler is more expensive at approximately $52 million per unit compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has been produced in greater numbers with 803 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.