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.

Dec 7, 2018 · Indeed, their EA-6A ‘Electric Intruder’ was the most capable electronic warfare aircraft of the conflict. From the mid-1950s the Marines’ reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare (EW) capability was found in three Composite squadrons, VMCJ-1, VMCJ-2 and VMCJ-3.

Aug 16, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Grumman EA-6 Prowler Carrier-Borne Electronic Warfare Aircraft (EWA) including pictures.

The mission of The Prowler-Growler Association is to preserve and promote the legacy, history, and accomplishments of the EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler of having provided the Department of Defense continuous Electronic Attack service since 1972.

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...

In this article, we delve into the history, design, performance, military use, and combat prowess of the EA-6 Prowler, highlighting its contributions to the realm of electronic warfare.

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...

For a period in the history of US naval aviation, the Grumman EA-6 Prowler served as the US Navy's only Electronic Warfare Aircraft (EWA) platform, a role that served exclusively with the US Air Force (USAF) General Dynamics EF-111 "Crow" land-based rotorcraft.

Apr 25, 2012 · Recently, the Navy has started the transition from the EA-6B Prowler to the FA-18 based EA-18G Growler. Reader Alex Jossi had the opportunity to do some photography of the new Growler and was willing to write up a story on the aircraft.

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. The aircraft are effective and future deployments are planned.