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EA-6B Prowler vs U-2 Dragon Lady

Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 U-2 Dragon Lady
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Specifications
EA-6B Prowler U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Lockheed
First flight 25 May 1968 1 August 1955
Year introduced 1971 1956
Number produced 170 units 104 units
Average unit price $52 million $50 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 93.0 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 31.0 m
Height 5.1 m 4.9 m
Length 18.0 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1048 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 3,745 km 11,280 km
Service ceiling 11,460 m 21,336 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,896 kg 18,144 kg
Empty weight 14,134 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,717 kgf 1 x 8,618 kgf
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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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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.