Grumman EA-6B Prowler
The Grumman EA-6B Prowler is a military aircraft. It is a version of the A-6 Intruder. It is used as electronic warfare aircraft for radar jamming. It was never exported. It is used only by the US Navy and the US Marines Corps. After 2021, it will be replaced by Boeing EA-18 Growler.
The EA-6B Prowler was used in the Vietnam War, in the Gulf War, and in the war of Kosovo. It was used in Afghanistan's war against al-Qaeda.
The aircraft can be used from an air base or an aircraft carrier.
Grumman EA-6B Prowler Media
The two-seat EA-6A (top) was followed by the four-seat EA-6B Prowler (bottom)
Official US Navy Photograph of an EA–6B Prowler aircraft, picture modified with notes. Photograph taken during chase flight. Photo is in the public domain as an unclassified work of the US Federal Government.
"FrankenProwler" during a pre-flight inspection at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
VAQ-131 was the second squadron to deploy to Vietnam, in September 1972.
EA-6B takes off from Eielson AFB. Note the gold tint of the canopy for protection from electromagnetic interference and prevents some EM emissions
An EA-6B Prowler lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
Female Marines of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 prepare to embark on the first known all female EA-6B Prowler flight. (Left to Right) Capt. Aleah A. Larson, an electronic countermeasures officer with VMAQ-3, Capt. Jill L. Stephenson, pilot with VMAQ-3, Maj. Melissa P. Kelley, an ECMO with VMAQ-3, Capt. Tracey N. Smith, an ECMO with VMAQ-1.
An EA-6B Prowler from VAQ-138 carrying two wing mounted jamming pods.
Insignia of VMAQ-1,
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Bibliography
- Moeng, Sophearith (1998). Vital guide to military Aircraft. Airlife publishing. ISBN 1 85310 537 6.
- Frawley, Gerard (2002). The international directory of military aircraft. Airtime publishing. ISBN 1 875671 55 2.
