Wed. Apr. 21/10 Pace51
Real world facts about the EA-6B Prowler
This is an apology for every factual inaccuracy I have made, ever.
Powered by: Two Pratt & Whitney 49.80 kN J52-P-408 turbojets
Range: 1770 Km
Country of Origin: USA
Max. Speed: 1048 KpH, at good conditions at sea level
Armament/Equipment: 4 AGM-88A HARM, AN/ALQ-99 Emitter pods, or Aero 1-D 1136 drop tanks; some with AN/ALQ-149 jamming system
Version: EA-6B
Designation: Electronic warfare/Attack
Got a problem? Call in the troubleshooter. Prowlers are the same model as the A-6 Intruder, but with some technical modifications. These are advanced electronic warfare aircraft. Although there are many, they are in such high demand that more may be needed in the future.
The Grumman Prowler is based on the Grumman Intruder platform, and each share very similar looks. However, they each carry different ordinance. The prowler is a four seater, whereas the A-6E intruder is a two seat attack aircraft. This aircraft exhibits the two trademarks of Grumman. One, it is has naval capabilities. Two, its name refers to a cat. Since modern combat needs electronic warfare aircraft, the Prowler is a very potent electronic warfare attack aircraft.
The AGM-88 HARM Missile
The prowler fought in:
Vietnam, 1972
Grenada, 1983
Libya, 1986
The Gulf war, 1991
Bosnia, 1995
The last prowler rolled off the assembly lines in 1991 and in 1993, the upgrade program took place. It’s longer and heavier than the Intruder, and although it is middle aged, it is still one of the best electronic warfare aircraft out there. It has underwing pods which send out jamming signals and analyses hostiles with it’s tail mounted ordnance. The tail houses the System Integration Receiver, and the ALQ-136. The ALQ-136 Countermeasures Deception system is fondly known as the “beer can”, and it does exactly what its name suggests. The SIR detects enemy radar emissions and then directs them to the central computer for a full threat analysis scan.
The Prowlers replaced EF-111 Raven Electronic Warfare Fighters. The Raven’s have much more range and speed then the prowlers, but this says a lot about the Prowler’s capabilities. On a more realistic note, though, the EF-111 was going to be retired any way’s, and congress filled the gap with Prowler’s.
Many EA-6B’s often deploy with the Carrier fleets in the USA. The Prowler is probably best at anything to do with neutralizing radar’s. It can jam enemy radar’s, and as for those HARM missiles mounted underwing, they can be used to smash radar’s. Prowler’s, whether attacking or analyzing, usually work in teams of two prowler’s. For example, this is how they usually detect radar:
Step 1: When in pair’s, the prowler’s produce much more potent jamming transmissions, but also can fix the sites of enemy radar’s.
Step 2: The lead EA-6B Flies close towards the hostile, which persuades the hostile to activate his radar. The onboard “senso” locates the bearings of the enemy transmitter.
Step 3:The trailing Prowler will be far enough away from the enemy radar to be picked up, but close enough to pick up the radar.
Step 4: The trailing prowler also notes the radar bearing.
Step 5: Using relatively simple trigonometry, the location is fixed and the prowler’s can now retreat before being in range of enemy SAM sites.
When on deck, the prowler’s electronic systems are always turned off. The reason being, if you get to close when they’re on, prepare to get microwaved. In fact, a black radiation warning symbol is painted on the nose to prevent inadvertent frying. It’s that powerful. Powerful enough to black out all of France. More specifically, they can black out an area the size of France. In 1990, the ADVCAP variants were released. These models have chaff’s, flares, and self-protection jamming systems. They also have a GPK (Global Position Kit) for perfect navigation. In the gulf war, EA-6B’s protected the Coalition air offensive. Since the Prowler is heavy, a catapult launch system is required for a carrier takeoff, so that the aircraft reaches flying speed. If the launch fails, the entire four man crew will eject as the plane is clearing the deck.
The first EA-6 Flew at Calverton, New York, on May 25, 1968. The Navy EA-6B’s can be found at their home port, Whidbey Island Air Station, North of Seattle. Under the fixed wingroot rests a massive TJS jamming pod. This contains a high powered noise generator and a tracking receiver. It is powered by a wind turbine on the nose of the pod. The pilot sits in the front port cockpit. Electronic Countermeasures officer one operates the navigation, radar, and communications equipment. ECO’s 2 and 3 operate the Tactical Jamming Suite (TJS). ECMO Two also operates the Norden ground-mapping APS-130 system, a downgraded version of the A-6E Intruders APQ-156, with deleted attack functions. Next to the refueling probe, an antenna can be found. This contains self protection jamming which decoys enemy radar missiles. The self protection jamming is provided by a deception jamming suite (DJS). Grumman’s Prowler is one of the highest costing US navy aircraft. It has saved many lives and aircraft, which more than makes up for the cost.
Su-25 Frogfoot
The Prowler has undergone not one, but 5 extensive upgrade programme’s. For example, the ICAP-II programme lets the underwing TJS pods jam in one of seven frequency bands. They can also now simultaneously interfere with multiple hostile radar’s, even if different frequencies are being used. The well-named HARM missile, with a passive seeker head, can be used in pre-programmed or standby modes. The prowler can carry 6995 Kg’s of internal fuel, plus 4547 Kg if drop tanks are equipped. On the wingtips of the Prowler, two speed brakes can be found. These are similar in design and performance to those found on the Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot.
The EA-6B also has wing spoilers for primary roll control, and flaperon’s assist these at low speeds. The wing has upper surface blowing which increases lift at low airspeeds. The J52 turbojets located in the fuselage could also be found in the A-4 Skyhawk, built by McDonnell Douglas. Although the prowler can barely clear Mach 1, it is meant to escort heavily loaded strike aircraft.
Source:
American military aircraft: A history of innovation- General Editor Jim Winchester
Fighter Aircraft by Francis Crosby
Real world facts about the EA-6B Prowler
This is an apology for every factual inaccuracy I have made, ever.
Powered by: Two Pratt & Whitney 49.80 kN J52-P-408 turbojets
Range: 1770 Km
Country of Origin: USA
Max. Speed: 1048 KpH, at good conditions at sea level
Armament/Equipment: 4 AGM-88A HARM, AN/ALQ-99 Emitter pods, or Aero 1-D 1136 drop tanks; some with AN/ALQ-149 jamming system
Version: EA-6B
Designation: Electronic warfare/Attack
Got a problem? Call in the troubleshooter. Prowlers are the same model as the A-6 Intruder, but with some technical modifications. These are advanced electronic warfare aircraft. Although there are many, they are in such high demand that more may be needed in the future.
The Grumman Prowler is based on the Grumman Intruder platform, and each share very similar looks. However, they each carry different ordinance. The prowler is a four seater, whereas the A-6E intruder is a two seat attack aircraft. This aircraft exhibits the two trademarks of Grumman. One, it is has naval capabilities. Two, its name refers to a cat. Since modern combat needs electronic warfare aircraft, the Prowler is a very potent electronic warfare attack aircraft.
The AGM-88 HARM Missile
The prowler fought in:
Vietnam, 1972
Grenada, 1983
Libya, 1986
The Gulf war, 1991
Bosnia, 1995
The last prowler rolled off the assembly lines in 1991 and in 1993, the upgrade program took place. It’s longer and heavier than the Intruder, and although it is middle aged, it is still one of the best electronic warfare aircraft out there. It has underwing pods which send out jamming signals and analyses hostiles with it’s tail mounted ordnance. The tail houses the System Integration Receiver, and the ALQ-136. The ALQ-136 Countermeasures Deception system is fondly known as the “beer can”, and it does exactly what its name suggests. The SIR detects enemy radar emissions and then directs them to the central computer for a full threat analysis scan.
The Prowlers replaced EF-111 Raven Electronic Warfare Fighters. The Raven’s have much more range and speed then the prowlers, but this says a lot about the Prowler’s capabilities. On a more realistic note, though, the EF-111 was going to be retired any way’s, and congress filled the gap with Prowler’s.
Many EA-6B’s often deploy with the Carrier fleets in the USA. The Prowler is probably best at anything to do with neutralizing radar’s. It can jam enemy radar’s, and as for those HARM missiles mounted underwing, they can be used to smash radar’s. Prowler’s, whether attacking or analyzing, usually work in teams of two prowler’s. For example, this is how they usually detect radar:
Step 1: When in pair’s, the prowler’s produce much more potent jamming transmissions, but also can fix the sites of enemy radar’s.
Step 2: The lead EA-6B Flies close towards the hostile, which persuades the hostile to activate his radar. The onboard “senso” locates the bearings of the enemy transmitter.
Step 3:The trailing Prowler will be far enough away from the enemy radar to be picked up, but close enough to pick up the radar.
Step 4: The trailing prowler also notes the radar bearing.
Step 5: Using relatively simple trigonometry, the location is fixed and the prowler’s can now retreat before being in range of enemy SAM sites.
When on deck, the prowler’s electronic systems are always turned off. The reason being, if you get to close when they’re on, prepare to get microwaved. In fact, a black radiation warning symbol is painted on the nose to prevent inadvertent frying. It’s that powerful. Powerful enough to black out all of France. More specifically, they can black out an area the size of France. In 1990, the ADVCAP variants were released. These models have chaff’s, flares, and self-protection jamming systems. They also have a GPK (Global Position Kit) for perfect navigation. In the gulf war, EA-6B’s protected the Coalition air offensive. Since the Prowler is heavy, a catapult launch system is required for a carrier takeoff, so that the aircraft reaches flying speed. If the launch fails, the entire four man crew will eject as the plane is clearing the deck.
The first EA-6 Flew at Calverton, New York, on May 25, 1968. The Navy EA-6B’s can be found at their home port, Whidbey Island Air Station, North of Seattle. Under the fixed wingroot rests a massive TJS jamming pod. This contains a high powered noise generator and a tracking receiver. It is powered by a wind turbine on the nose of the pod. The pilot sits in the front port cockpit. Electronic Countermeasures officer one operates the navigation, radar, and communications equipment. ECO’s 2 and 3 operate the Tactical Jamming Suite (TJS). ECMO Two also operates the Norden ground-mapping APS-130 system, a downgraded version of the A-6E Intruders APQ-156, with deleted attack functions. Next to the refueling probe, an antenna can be found. This contains self protection jamming which decoys enemy radar missiles. The self protection jamming is provided by a deception jamming suite (DJS). Grumman’s Prowler is one of the highest costing US navy aircraft. It has saved many lives and aircraft, which more than makes up for the cost.
Su-25 Frogfoot
The Prowler has undergone not one, but 5 extensive upgrade programme’s. For example, the ICAP-II programme lets the underwing TJS pods jam in one of seven frequency bands. They can also now simultaneously interfere with multiple hostile radar’s, even if different frequencies are being used. The well-named HARM missile, with a passive seeker head, can be used in pre-programmed or standby modes. The prowler can carry 6995 Kg’s of internal fuel, plus 4547 Kg if drop tanks are equipped. On the wingtips of the Prowler, two speed brakes can be found. These are similar in design and performance to those found on the Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot.
The EA-6B also has wing spoilers for primary roll control, and flaperon’s assist these at low speeds. The wing has upper surface blowing which increases lift at low airspeeds. The J52 turbojets located in the fuselage could also be found in the A-4 Skyhawk, built by McDonnell Douglas. Although the prowler can barely clear Mach 1, it is meant to escort heavily loaded strike aircraft.
Source:
American military aircraft: A history of innovation- General Editor Jim Winchester
Fighter Aircraft by Francis Crosby
Last edited by pace51 (2010-04-21 14:43:16)
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