EA-6B Prowler vs EC-130 Commando Solo

American electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Picture of EA-6B Prowler
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 electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East.
Picture of EC-130 Commando Solo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 14 units
Average unit price $150 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 1,570 km
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—‰
3-view profile of EA-6B Prowler
Wing area 162.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 40.3 m â—‰
Height 11.8 m â—‰
Length 29.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 671 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 8,534 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 74,389 kg â—‰
Empty weight 34,274 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 4,474 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of EC-130 Commando Solo by US Air Force.