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EA-6B Prowler vs EF-111 Raven

Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EF-111 Raven
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Specifications
EA-6B Prowler EF-111 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Grumman
First flight 25 May 1968 1 January 1977
Year introduced 1971 1981
Number produced 170 units 42 units
Average unit price $52 million $65 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 48.8 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 19.2 m
Height 5.1 m 5.0 m
Length 18.0 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 1048 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 3,745 km 3,220 km
Service ceiling 11,460 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,896 kg 39,680 kg
Empty weight 14,134 kg 24,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,717 kgf 2 x 8,390 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 1,048 km/h, a difference of 1,302 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EA-6B Prowler has a longer range at 3,745 km compared to the EF-111 Raven's 3,220 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EA-6B Prowler entered service first in 1971, 10 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or EF-111 Raven?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.