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General Background

Based on the A-6 Intruder the Northrop Grumman (formerly Grumman) EA-6B Prowler primary mission is to support strike aircraft and ground forces by interrupting enemy electronics and gathering tactical intelligence. The aircraft carries 4-crew and is in service with the USN and USMC. The first USN EA-6B was retired on June 10, 2011 and the last carrier deployment by an EA-6B took place on November 14, 2014. The USN will replace the EA-6B with the Boeing EA-18G Growler. The USMC will continue using the EA-6B until 2019.

The Aircraft

In November 1968, VAH-2 was re-designated as Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132). In January 1971 VAQ-132 Scorpions were the first unit to receive the new EA-6B Prowler and the first operational Prowler squadron. The unit previously was equipped with the Douglas KA-3B/EKA-3B Skywarrior beginning in 1968. VAQ-132 home base is Whidbey Island Washington. In 2009 the venerable Prowler was replaced by the Boeing EA-18G Growler. In 2004 and 2007 the Scorpions deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and one aircraft was EA-6B 161350 c/n P-94.

Specifications :

Role:	Electronic Attack
First Flight:	May 25, 1968
Operationally Ready:	July 1971
Crew:	4 x (Pilot and 3 Electronic Countermeasures Officers)
Dimensions
Length:	59 feet 10 inches (17.7 m)
Wingspan	53 feet (15.9 m)
Height:	16 feet 8 inches (4.9 m)
Performance
Cruise:	418 kts / 481 mph (775 km/h)
Maximum:	566 kts / 651 mph (1,049 km/h)
Rate of Climb:	12,900 ft/min (65.53 m/s)
Service Ceiling:	37,600 ft (11,460 m)
Range:	1,000+ nm /1,150+ miles (1,840+ km)
Weights
Empty:	31,160 lbs (14,134 kg)
Maximum Take Off:	61,500 pounds (27,450 kg)
Armament/Weapons:	4 x AGM-88 HARM
	5 x AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Jamming Pods