EA-6B Prowler vs SR-71 Blackbird
| 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 strategic reconnaissance aircraft, operational from 1966-1998, unmatched speed and altitude records, infamous for Cold War and NASA missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 December 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $185 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,460 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,896 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,134 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,717 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 167.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 32.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 3541 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,230 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 25,908 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,018 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 30,617 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EA-6B Prowler or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 1,048 km/h, a difference of 2,493 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-6B Prowler or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-6B Prowler or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-6B Prowler or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-6B Prowler or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-6B Prowler or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is more expensive at approximately $185 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-6B Prowler or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird entered service first in 1966, 5 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-6B Prowler or SR-71 Blackbird?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 32 units of the SR-71 Blackbird.