EA-6B Prowler vs U-2 Dragon Lady
Overview
The EA-6B Prowler and the U-2 Dragon Lady are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 1,048 km/h for the EA-6B Prowler vs 805 km/h for the U-2 Dragon Lady. The EA-6B Prowler has an operational range of 3,745 km vs 11,280 km for the U-2 Dragon Lady. The U-2 Dragon Lady operates at altitudes up to 21,336 m compared to 11,460 m for the EA-6B Prowler.
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in 170 units vs 104 for the U-2 Dragon Lady. Unit cost is $52M for the EA-6B Prowler vs $50M for the U-2 Dragon Lady. The U-2 Dragon Lady first flew 13 years before the EA-6B Prowler (1955 vs 1968).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 1 August 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 104 units |
| Average unit price | $50 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 | 93.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,280 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 21,336 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,144 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,486 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,618 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 805 km/h, a difference of 243 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher service ceiling at 21,336 meters (70,000 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,896 kg compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 18,144 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-6B Prowler or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The EA-6B Prowler is more expensive at approximately $52 million per unit compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady entered service first in 1956, 15 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 104 units of the U-2 Dragon Lady.