The Northrop Grumman (formerly Grumman) EA-6B Prowler is a twin-engine, four-seat, mid-wing electronic-warfare aircraft. Operated by both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy between 1971 and 2019, it was derived from the A-6 Intruder airframe.

But Northrop Grumman’s EA-6B Prowler was an attack aircrew’s best friend, jamming enemy communications, gathering intelligence, and attacking enemy radar sites with its AGM-88 HARM...

Since the Vietnam war, the EA-6B Prowler has been the U.S. Navy’s primary carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, jamming enemy radars and providing an umbrella of protection for enemy...

Mar 27, 2001 · The EA-6B Prowler carries out armed reconnaissance, electronic warfare and jamming operations. The aircraft is crewed by a pilot and three electronic countermeasures officers. The Prowler carries five ALQ-99 tactical jamming pods, two under each wing and one under the fuselage.

Dec 9, 2022 · Combining a fully integrated electronic warfare system with long range, all-weather capability, the EA-6B has the ability to intercept, analyze and effectively neutralize hostile radars. Built by...

Dec 1, 2019 · The EA-6B Prowler has officially been retired from service by the Marine Corps, the last operator of the type. “Prowler Sundown” has been creeping slowly closer ever since the U.S. Navy retired the aircraft back in July of 2015.

Jan 1, 2020 · Equipped with Northrop Grumman’s state-of-the-art electronic attack system, it devours enemy electronic signals and spits them out for breakfast. By identifying and selectively targeting electronic transmissions across a battlefield, the EA-6B Prowler can monitor and jam signals as needed leaving enemy combatants scratching their heads.

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. It was replaced by Boeing EA-18G Growler in 2021.

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the 'Rooks' of Electronic Attack Squadron 137 launches from the USS Enterprise.

Feb 21, 2017 · Today’s Prowler is the most capable variant ever. The aircraft features the improved capabilities (ICAP) III package and will receive Block 7 ICAP III upgrades to improve EW performance and operability through to the end of service life.