whats an ea-6b prowler for?

Question

i heard that its a version of the a-6, but not sure what its role is. does it carry that many bombs that it requires 2 extra guys to fly it.

Answer 1

The EA-6 Prowler is a Eletronice Warfare and Jamming platform. It's common mission it to provide Stand off Jamming support to strike missions. The A designation is given because of the A/C's ablilty to carry Weapons Such as the SHRIKE and HARM Missiles, as well as many other weapons in the inventroy. Usually if the A/C goes in armed it in in a Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses Role. The Additional 2 Crew members operate the jamming equipment.

Answer 2

Prowler is an electronics warfare craft, that basically jams / decoys enemy radars. It actually has a LONGER fuselage in order to accomodate two more guys inside, and it carries NO BOMBS, just extra jamming pods, and sometimes, HARM or Shrike anti-radar missiles. Being a dedicated craft, it is capable of much higher power output than jamming pods that can be carried on non-dedicated aircrafts, making jamming that much more effective from longer range.

Answer 3

It's job is to jam radars in a selected area so other planes can operate without being shot at by Radar guided missiles. It also can carry anti-radar missiles like HARM. These missiles follow the Radar signal from a missile battery and destroy the Radar and make the system blind. The extra guys are for the Jamming equipment and radar counter measures.

Answer 4

electronic warfare i.e. radar jamming. also can carry some missiles. i believe prowlers are still in use today. the primary goal of a prowler, is suppression of enemy air defenses to support attack aircraft and ground troops.

Answer 5

All weather electronic warfare aircraft that jams enemy radar and comm signals in the battle space. It also collects intelligence on enemy electronic signals. The extra crew member is the EWO. It does not carry bombs but is packed with avionics and antennae.