EA-6B Prowler

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	To oppose or discuss a nomination, please go to CZ:Proposed for deletion and follow the instructions. For the monthly nomination lists, see Category:Articles for deletion. The EA-6B Prowler is, at present, the only dedicated combat electronic warfare]] aircraft in the U.S. military. Originally a variant of the U.S. Navy A-6 Intruder]] carrier-capable]] bomber aircraft|medium bomber]], it replaced the Air Force EF-111]] "Spark Vark" land-based electronic warfare aircraft. In Navy service, it is being replaced by the EF-18 Growler]], although an Air Force replacement has not been selected; electronic warfare versions of the F-22 Raptor]] and possibly B-1 Lancer|B-1B Lancer]] are being studied. Image:EA6B.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Prowler on takeoff' dedicated jamming antenna in pod on top of tail; additional jammers in underwing pods]] This aircraft provides a wide range of electronic warfare functions. It can carry out electronic attack]] such as jamming or deceptive signal generation. It can gather tactical and strategic electronic intelligence]], also called electronic support]] in a tactical context. It can fire AGM-88 HARM]] anti-radiation missile]]s. On both the EA-6B and the EF-18, the primary electronic attack system is the ALQ-99|AN/ALQ-99]], receivers and antennas for which are mounted inside the tail, and a variable number of jamming transmitters carried as underwing pods. The aircraft has a variety of defensive systems, including the ALE-47|AN/ALE-47 intelligent decoy launcher]]. References