U-2 Dragon Lady vs EA-6B Prowler

American high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, known for extensive Cold War era operations and various military applications worldwide.
Picture of U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 1 August 1955
Year of introduction 1956
Number produced 104 units
Average unit price $50 million
American electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Picture of EA-6B Prowler
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 25 May 1968
Year of introduction 1971
Number produced 170 units
Average unit price $52 million
Wing area 93.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 31.0 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 19.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 805 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,900 km β—‰
Service ceiling 21,336 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,144 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,486 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf β—‰
Wing area 49.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 18.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1048 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,570 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,460 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 27,896 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,134 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,717 kgf β—‰
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