The EA-6B's ALQ-99 OBS is used to collect tactical electronic order of battle (EOB) data which can be disseminated through the command and control system while airborne, and which can be recorded and processed after missions to provide updates to various orders of battle. The ALQ-00 TJS is used to provide active radar jamming support to assault support and attack aircraft, as well as ground units. Additional suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) capability is available with the employment of HARM.
Prowlers may be land-based from prepared airfields, or they can operate from expeditionary airfields (EAF). They may also be sea-based, operating from aircraft carriers.
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Length | 59 feet |
Height (at rest) | 15 feet |
Wing Span | 53 feet |
Maximum Takeoff Weight | 61,500 pounds |
Thrust | 11,200 pounds per engine |
Airspeed | max .99 mach / cruise .72 mach |
Maximum Range | 850 nautical miles |
Service Ceiling | 40,000 feet |
Crew | 4 |