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Description
| Notes: Improved EA-6A with longer fuselage, more versatile electronic surveillance system and more powerful jammers (4 CREW) . | |||
| Manufacturer: | Grumman |
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| Base model: | A-6 | ||
| Designation: | EA-6 | ||
| Version: | B | ||
| Nickname: | Prowler | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | ||
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | ||
| Basic role: | Attack | ||
| Modified Mission: | Special electronic installation | ||
| Crew: | 4 | ||
| First Flew: | 1968/05/25 | ||
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Specifications
| Length: | 59' 10" | 18.2 m | |
| Height: | 16' 3" | 4.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 53' 0" | 16.1 m | |
| Wingarea: | 529.0 sq ft | 49.1 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 32,162 lb | 14,585 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 48,287 lb | 21,898 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 65,000 lb | 29,478 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J52-P-8A | ||
| Thrust (each): | 9,300 lb | 4,217 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 1,628 miles | 2,621 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 482 mph | 776 km/h | 419 kt |
| Max Speed: | 658 mph | 1,059 km/h | 572 kt |
| Climb: | 8,600 ft/min | 2,621 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 41,400 ft | 12,618 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USN | VAQ-35 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-129 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-130 | Whidbey island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-131 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-132 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-133 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-134 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-135 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-136 | Atsugi | Japan |
| USN | VAQ-137 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-138 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-139 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-140 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-141 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VAQ-209 | Washington | DC |
| USN | VAQ-309 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USMC | VMAQ-2 | Cherry Point | SC |
| USMC | VMAQ-4 | Whidbey Island | WA |
| USN | VX-5 | China Lake | CA |
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Recent comments by our visitors
| matthew stalnaker Havelock, NC | A couple things you got is incorrect. One thing. The Marine Squadrons are located at Cherry Point, NC not SC. there are 4 squadrons there VMAQ-1, VMAQ-2, VMAQ-3 and VMAQ-4. If you want to know anymore info let me know. That way you are putting correct information up. 07/03/2008 @ 13:49 [ref: 21758] |
| Shumate , MO | Love the pictures and your history with the military and the prowler. My daughter, 19-years old, has just started her USN journey.... Graduated bootcamp Jan. 04, 08, ATT school March 08, and graduated A-School last week, First in Navy (Mommy doing the pretzel dance in delight, Heh) and will be stationed in Japan troubleshooting the prowler. I'm so anxious to see what and where her duties will take her. I'm so proud of our military!! Thank you for your service! ~Navy Mom 06/28/2008 @ 04:35 [ref: 21709] |
| CHARLE\'S WILSON HORTON JR. DALLAS, OR | I SERVED IN THE US NAVY FROM 3/12/1979-7/18/1988. I GRADUATED FROM DRUM AND BUGLE BOOT IN SD CA, WENT TO NAS MILLINGTON TN FOR AMH A SCHOOL-DID NOT MAKE IT-AND LEFT FOR NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND 10/79 AND WAS PLACED WITH VAQ-129 UNTIL VAQ-131 ARRIVED OFF THE AMERICA. I LEFT 131 10/1982 FOR RADIOMAN A SCHOOL IN SD CA. GRADUATED A SCHOOL IN 02/83 AND MET THE USS MOUNT VERNON LSD-39 IN THE PI. LEFT THE MOUNT VERNON IN 01/84 AFTER REENLISTING. WENT TO NCS SUBBASE BANGOR WA FOR 2 YEAR SHORE DUTY AND FROM THERE I WENT TO NAVSTA LONG BEACH CA ABOARD THE USS MISSOURI BB-63. I RECOMMISSIONED HER AND LEFT 7/1988. I MISS A LOT OF THINGS ABOUT THE NAVY. FOR WHAT IST IS WORTH-I CAN SAY THIS, THAT I WISHED I WAS WAY MORE MATURE THEN AS I AM NOW BECAUSE I HAD A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE AROUND ME AND SOME OF THEM DID NOT KNOW IT BUT I WOULD BE ABLE MORE SO NOW TO LET THEM KNOW IT. I MET GREAT PEOPLE AND VERY INTERESTING PEOPLE. SINCE I HAVE BEEN OUT I HAVE EMAILED 4, PHONED 2 AND I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR MORE FROM MY NAVY PAST. THANK YOU. 06/05/2008 @ 14:43 [ref: 21186] |
| scottjmorton louisville, KY | I was active duty Navy 1989-99. Iwas a ABE2 onthe Midway,Ranger,Miramar,And KittyHawk.Of all the planes I launched the EA6B was my favorate. You could feel youre teeth rattle when it was about launch. Now Iam here ia Afganistan with the KyANG (POL)Iam fuel truck driver.no matter where you are at on the field you can hear theEA-6B over anything else.These AF pukes hate cause its to barbaric for them.lol 03/26/2008 @ 19:27 [ref: 20248] |
| scottjmorton louisville, KY | I was active duty Navy 1989-99. Iwas a ABE2 onthe Midway,Ranger,Miramar,And KittyHawk.Of all the planes I launched the EA6B was my favorate. You could feel youre teeth rattle when it was about launch. Now Iam here ia Afganistan with the KyANG (POL)Iam fuel truck driver.no matter where you are at on the field you can hear theEA-6B over anything else.These AF pukes hate cause its to barbaric for them.lol 03/26/2008 @ 19:26 [ref: 20247] |
| Patrick Edwards New Bern, NC | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT IS IN NORTH CAROLINA, NOT SOUTH CAROLINA!!!!! 02/26/2008 @ 05:04 [ref: 19782] |
| AMS3 Michael R Steinert Excelsior Springs, MO | I was attached to VAQ-129 from 1979-1980 as a Staff Plane Captain after my A school was completed at NAS Millington.(VAQ-129 had 17 aircraft - A FRAMP training squadron) then transfered to VAQ-137 (The Rooks) that had four aircraft from Mid 1980-1982 and was sent to the Airframes shop. My duties included: Acting night shift Supervisor; Collateral duty inspector; Airframes troubleshooter; Aircraft Jacking Supervisor; PQS Petty Officer; Training Petty Officer; Catapult Checker; Safety Petty Officer; and Tool/Calibration Petty Officer. My former Supervisor's transfered out/re-enlisted when I joined the squadron, so my duties increased very quickly. I was aboard CV-61 USS Ranger during the West PAC of 1982. I never made it to Austrialia though, as my enlistment was getting short before the cruise ended. I finally got to take a CAT shot on my way home to the USA...I was sent to Diego Garcia, then to Clark Airforce base via a C-5 Transport, and caught a Flying Tigers aircraft back home. I really miss sitting on the bow of Ranger staring at the stars after the launch evolution was over, and the planes were all gone. My Commanding Officer during time with VAQ-137 was Commander T.J. Williams. I was very suprised when a Cruise book showed up at my civialian home address, along with the Battle E award our squadron earned during this cruise in 1982. It was unexpected and much appreciated, as there were excellent pictures to look through, and I still have it to this day. (I know he was responsible for sending this to me, and was very happy to have it). Lot's of great memories of the catapult launches, and places I did get to see while aboard USS Ranger. I understand that USS Ranger and squadron VAQ-137 are now both decommisioned. Gone, but not forgotten. Here's to the Rook's! AMS3 Mike Steinert 02/06/2008 @ 21:54 [ref: 19585] |
| Chris Schumacher Goldendale, WA | Served with VAQ-130 from 1991-1995 as a plane captain and then to airframes shop and trouble shooter on board the U.S.S John F. Kennedy and then the Eisenhower. This plane is near and dear to my heart. During the beginning era of the F/A 18's we used to get jealous that the trouble shooting was so much easier on their birds, but that is what added to the allure of this aircraft. Knowing every rivet and zus fastener on board makes the love affair for this aircraft that much more special. 08/17/2007 @ 02:09 [ref: 17642] |
| Fred T Creekmore Flat Rock, IN | I was a (CNI) communication, navigation, instrumentation technician, MOS 6214 on the EA6A and EA6B in VMCJ-2 at Cherry Point North Carolina 1968-1969 and VMCJ-1 DaNang South Vietnam, January 26 1970 to September 30 1970 then back to Cherry Point. It was truly a pleasure working on such a magnificant aircraft. When I first arrived at Cherry Point VMCJ-2 still had two EF-10B douglas skynights. Those aircraft had an electronics bay which you entered under the belly of the plane but the palne was low to the flight line and we called it the "Hell Hole". It was difficult to get into, even for a short person like myself. Then you had the fun of lifting the heavy AN/ARC-27 radios of which there were two up to their mounts. The EA6A and EA6B were higher and the electronics bay nick named the "BIRD CAGE" had steps which lowered to the flight line and this gave one more head room and space to work. It was still a confined space but a great improvement. I also enjoyed the hand pump in the nose wheel well that one had to use when the batteries were dead to "PUMP" open and close the canopy. Ah yes those were the days! Unfortunatly times change and for me the squadrons no longer exist but what wonderful memories!! I recently retired from the Department of Defense as an electronic technician after thirty eight years. I owe my great career to the Avionics training that I recieved at NAS Millington Tennessee, Which also no longer exist as an NAS (Naval Air Station)and the many hands on hours of experience with this wonderful plane. 02/18/2007 @ 19:02 [ref: 15575] |
| Jim King Newport, NC | Had to drop a line explaining the photo below of the flag and plaque. The EA-6B is alive and well and as always where the real action is. The flag was flown into combat over Iraq in an EA-6B Prowler on June 6, 2006. The aircrew were Capt M. R. "Skeeter" Fenwick, Pilot; LtCol K.G. "Dobber" Dobson, the XO and ECMO 1; and Maj R. D. "Duece" Capilli, ECMO 2. These fine men brought the flag home from their deployment to Al Asad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The carrier operations depicted in the other photos are fantastic. Reminds me of the Saratoga Det. the summer of 1984 with VMAQ-2 Det X working in support of the squadron in the AIMD W/C 64B/C. 11/22/2006 @ 17:21 [ref: 14819] |
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