The Grumman/ Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler was the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps’ primary tactical electronic warfare (EW) and electronic attack aircraft for several decades. Developed from the A-6 Intruder attack airframe, the Prowler traded strike ordnance for a large, crewed electronic warfare suite and became a workhorse for jamming, electronic surveillance, and suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD).
 
General Information:
Role: Tactical Electronic Warfare (EW) / Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD)
Manufacturer: Grumman / Northrop Grumman
First Flight: May 25, 1968
Introduction: 1971
Primary Users: U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps
Crew: 4 (1 pilot + 3 Electronic Countermeasures Officers)
Key Features:
Twin-engine, carrier-capable
Multi-operator electronic warfare suite
ALQ-99 jamming pods
Capable of coordinating anti-radiation missile attacks