EA-6B Prowler vs King Air 90
Overview
The EA-6B Prowler and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Beechcraft respectively.
The EA-6B Prowler reaches 1,048 km/h — 2.1x the King Air 90's 494 km/h. The EA-6B Prowler has an operational range of 3,745 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The EA-6B Prowler operates at altitudes up to 11,460 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 27,896 kg MTOW, the EA-6B Prowler is 5.2x the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in 170 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 4 years before the EA-6B Prowler (1964 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 |
| 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 twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or King Air 90?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 554 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or King Air 90?
The EA-6B Prowler has a longer range at 3,745 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or King Air 90?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher service ceiling at 11,460 meters (37,598 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or King Air 90?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,896 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or King Air 90?
The EA-6B Prowler is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 7 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.