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. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ 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. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ 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 |