Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA5013EA-6B Prowler 163884/501, VAQ-209, 2010
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 BoeingEA-18G Growler. The USMC will continue using the EA-6B until 2019.
Hobby Master HA5013, EA-6B Prowler 163884/501, VAQ-209, 2010, 1:72
- Role: Electronic AttackFirst Flight: May 25, 1968Operationally Ready: July 1971Crew: 4 x (Pilot and 3 Electronic Countermeasures Officers)DimensionsLength: 59 feet 10 inches (17.7 m)Wingspan 53 feet (15.9 m)Height: 16 feet 8 inches (4.9 m)PerformanceCruise: 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)WeightsEmpty: 31,160 lbs (14,134 kg)Maximum Take Off: 61,500 pounds (27,450 kg)Armament/Weapons: 4 x AGM-88 HARM5 x AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Jamming Pods