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EA-6B Prowler vs SH-5

Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
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Specifications
EA-6B Prowler SH-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Harbin
First flight 25 May 1968 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1971 1986
Number produced 170 units 7 units
Average unit price $52 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 36.0 m
Height 5.1 m 9.8 m
Length 18.0 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 1048 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 3,745 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 11,460 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,896 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 14,134 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,717 kgf 4 x 2,349 kW
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Overview

The EA-6B Prowler and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 1,048 km/h for the EA-6B Prowler vs 556 km/h for the SH-5. The EA-6B Prowler has an operational range of 3,745 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The EA-6B Prowler operates at altitudes up to 11,460 m compared to 10,250 m for the SH-5.

The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in 170 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The EA-6B Prowler first flew 8 years before the SH-5 (1968 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or SH-5?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or SH-5?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher service ceiling at 11,460 meters (37,598 ft) compared to the SH-5's 10,250 meters (33,628 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or SH-5?
The EA-6B Prowler entered service first in 1971, 15 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or SH-5?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.