and for those of you dumb ones.... u have to have after burner to go super sonic... he prowler does not have after burners( after burners to gain more speed and cute thru the air like a knife thru butter)
i'm acting all tough because i pointed out your mistake? you're an obdurate dumbass, i told you to do research and you came back with a poor attempt to save yourself from embarrassment.
"Supercruise is sustained supersonic flight of an aircraft with a useful cargo, passenger, or weapons load performed efficiently and without the use of afterburners ("reheat")."
@sablek794 That's not a radioactive sign. It is a marking simply to distinguish a Prowler from an A-6 Intruder, both of which look alike but require different weight settings for trap purposes. The "roman cross" tells the LSOs and pri-fly by sight how the trap cables need to be set.
Nice vid. I was a 6668 AT back in the late '80s, and I worked on these birds. I always look for the tail number on these, as I remember all of them. Go Prowlers!
That engine my fellow Americans you hear is somewhat similar (yes very different) to the popular MD-80 series JT8D. It actually derived from it and that whine/scream I'm sure you all have heard before.
@iheart707 Yes I always noticed the similarities. Even the old 737-200's had the same scream. I wonder if they're similar engines, but surely the EA-6B engines must be more powerful than the MD-80/737 engines.
@xTomcatsForeverVF84x You could look up the numbers to be exact. However I see some major differences. One of which deals with the weight. The MD-80's carry hundreds of passengers while these fighter jets carry two people with some weapons. I'm sure that they need all the thrust they can get, but I wouldn't be surpirised to see if they were downrated a bit due to the different masses on the different airframes.
@xTomcatsForeverVF84x Sound does not define power. Sound can tell you something about the nature of the engine, e.g. MD-80 is a high-bypass fan jet (noise abated for environmental reasons; fan jets have better low-altitude rev-up performance). EA6-B is a turbojet...no by-pass, therefore it screams a bit!
They operate a whole lot of ECM equipment, this bird is stuffed with it.
And no, the Prowler is not the loudest aircraft in the world, that would be the Russian Tu-95 turboprop bomber. Four sets of contra-rotating, supersonic propellers.
@aell0111 And why is that?? According to the Navy Times, the prowler was traditionally designed for jamming radars. Now in the 21st century, we use those planes to jam terrorist phone calls, etc.
@gustavorocha78 I think he means waved off because the Prowler was brought up to the cat, but was taxied forward past the cat and folded for some reason.
@gustavorocha78 At 0:14 watch them signal with their hand across their throats and then watch as the Aircraft continues down the deck while folding its wings boak up. Pay attention.
One thing about this video, remember to turn the sound up on your computer as loud as possible. Guess what, it still ain't close to what you hear on an active flight deck.
These planes jam radar, notice how big the top of the tail section is.
VulcanBikeWizard is telling the truth, these are the loudest planes known to man. I was on the USS Ranger in an A6 squadron and when they would launch one of these I would cram my cranium into the sides of my head. They will rattle your teeth and make your ears bleed!
No actually they dont. The A-6 Intruders were attack bombers. The EA-6 Prowler is used for aerial recon and electronic jamming and electronic countermeasure. The primary US Navy aircraft for bombing now is the F/A-18 Hornets. The EA-6 Prowler supports the Hornets during these missions. At most they carry up to 4 HARM anti-radar missiles for taking out tracking/targeting radar systems and remote SAM sites.
Great vid, the EA-6B is the loudest airplane I have ever seen. So loud the bones in your head and the teeth in your skull rattle. I was almost blown over the side of the Saratoga by one.
and for those of you dumb ones.... u have to have after burner to go super sonic... he prowler does not have after burners( after burners to gain more speed and cute thru the air like a knife thru butter)
181HondaRider 6 months ago
@181HondaRider "u have to have after burner to go super sonic... "
lmfao, do some research before calling others "dumb ones", you dumbass. ever heard of the word supercruise?
igrenade 3 months ago
@igrenade wow stop trying to act all tough on youtube thats sad.... super cruise is NOT SUPERSONIC its below supersonic
181HondaRider 3 months ago
@181HondaRider
i'm acting all tough because i pointed out your mistake? you're an obdurate dumbass, i told you to do research and you came back with a poor attempt to save yourself from embarrassment.
"Supercruise is sustained supersonic flight of an aircraft with a useful cargo, passenger, or weapons load performed efficiently and without the use of afterburners ("reheat")."
igrenade 3 months ago
The most dangerous piece of real estate in the Navy.
exenrontexas 6 months ago
r they supersonic?
camden199 10 months ago
@camden199 Hell no they're not super sonic. These old ass jets would fall apart at the seams if they even attempted it.
sidesjeremy 7 months ago
That is one heck of a ride.
SuperHoneycutt 10 months ago
takes off on average heavier than an f-18 and is not equipped with afterburners because it doesn't need them! hahahaha
navydx 1 year ago
DAMN those fuckers are loud
gunguy121 1 year ago
@gunguy121 they also got a dog leg in their tail pipes that adds to the noise. Hits a frequency that makes your teeth buzz...
Tarten46 1 year ago
what wave off??????
KevlarStrange 1 year ago
coolest....shit....ever...
bigfleabag 1 year ago
did anyone notice that the radioactive symbol is on its nose
sablek794 1 year ago
@sablek794 That's not a radioactive sign. It is a marking simply to distinguish a Prowler from an A-6 Intruder, both of which look alike but require different weight settings for trap purposes. The "roman cross" tells the LSOs and pri-fly by sight how the trap cables need to be set.
CRsBeem 1 year ago
Nice vid. I was a 6668 AT back in the late '80s, and I worked on these birds. I always look for the tail number on these, as I remember all of them. Go Prowlers!
trailerlivin 1 year ago
That engine my fellow Americans you hear is somewhat similar (yes very different) to the popular MD-80 series JT8D. It actually derived from it and that whine/scream I'm sure you all have heard before.
iheart707 2 years ago
@iheart707 Yes I always noticed the similarities. Even the old 737-200's had the same scream. I wonder if they're similar engines, but surely the EA-6B engines must be more powerful than the MD-80/737 engines.
xTomcatsForeverVF84x 1 year ago
@xTomcatsForeverVF84x You could look up the numbers to be exact. However I see some major differences. One of which deals with the weight. The MD-80's carry hundreds of passengers while these fighter jets carry two people with some weapons. I'm sure that they need all the thrust they can get, but I wouldn't be surpirised to see if they were downrated a bit due to the different masses on the different airframes.
iheart707 1 year ago
@xTomcatsForeverVF84x Sound does not define power. Sound can tell you something about the nature of the engine, e.g. MD-80 is a high-bypass fan jet (noise abated for environmental reasons; fan jets have better low-altitude rev-up performance). EA6-B is a turbojet...no by-pass, therefore it screams a bit!
CRsBeem 1 year ago
Why the heck are there 4 people onboard?
LukRacer 2 years ago
They operate a whole lot of ECM equipment, this bird is stuffed with it.
And no, the Prowler is not the loudest aircraft in the world, that would be the Russian Tu-95 turboprop bomber. Four sets of contra-rotating, supersonic propellers.
catfish552 2 years ago
Oh yeah. I saw the Bear on Discovery Channel.
Submarine trackers can track a bear, so loud!
LukRacer 2 years ago
@LukRacer probably pilot, co-pilot, and two jamming people (who use the equipment on board) correct me if I'm wrong!
gbnfloris 1 year ago
I have only one word to describe that, DAMN!!!!
TastyBreakfast 2 years ago
Got to turn my volume down just to watch the video. MAN that is one loud bird!
imnazhole 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
i dont think we need that plane any more
aell0111 2 years ago
@aell0111 And why is that?? According to the Navy Times, the prowler was traditionally designed for jamming radars. Now in the 21st century, we use those planes to jam terrorist phone calls, etc.
SuperHornetTV 2 years ago
what did you say at the end?
PsuPepperoni 2 years ago
those are the loudest aircraft on the flight deck!
jobbins008 2 years ago 16
Powlers are the loudest aircraft in the world. Louder than all fighters included.
imnazhole 2 years ago
@jobbins008 No they aren't, 2 J52s are fairly quiet compared to others.
Robbob9933 1 year ago
@jobbins008 Just your speaker volumn is too high.
stikmunkey 2 months ago
wheres the wave off??????????????
gustavorocha78 2 years ago 11
@gustavorocha78 I think he means waved off because the Prowler was brought up to the cat, but was taxied forward past the cat and folded for some reason.
backrotor1 1 year ago
@gustavorocha78 At 0:14 watch them signal with their hand across their throats and then watch as the Aircraft continues down the deck while folding its wings boak up. Pay attention.
elijah4433 1 year ago
@elijah4433 sorry, but the wave off only happens IN FLYGHT!!! When the airplane aborts the landing.... my father is a naval aviator
gustavorocha78 1 year ago
@gustavorocha78 Then, perhaps he can teach you to spell, flight.
jonesy97 1 year ago 3
@gustavorocha78 I think he meant the guys waving their hands...LOL!
stikmunkey 2 months ago
Great vid!
TopGunPilot01 2 years ago
so fast.!
rpblcan 2 years ago
People in the white shirts are the LSOs, right?
worldeaglewu 3 years ago
Yes
wcbbdude21 3 years ago
thanks!
worldeaglewu 3 years ago
or Safety mainly Safety's LSO's are behind the Waist Cats :) -ABE2 (AW)
BattleBornJackalope 3 years ago
Thank you!
worldeaglewu 3 years ago
One thing about this video, remember to turn the sound up on your computer as loud as possible. Guess what, it still ain't close to what you hear on an active flight deck.
grandpadewey 3 years ago
why do they use the prowler? isnt it slow as hell?
noobanimatrix 3 years ago
They are actually switching to the E-18 Growler to do the same electronic warfare missions.
gonavylax 3 years ago
i though hawkeyes did the electronic warefare missions.....
tubeparker23 2 years ago
They serve as AWACS. The dont to electironic warfare.
gonavylax 2 years ago
THANK YOU..Dang that brings back memories!!
NOSMOJEFF 3 years ago
These planes jam radar, notice how big the top of the tail section is.
VulcanBikeWizard is telling the truth, these are the loudest planes known to man. I was on the USS Ranger in an A6 squadron and when they would launch one of these I would cram my cranium into the sides of my head. They will rattle your teeth and make your ears bleed!
zthang 3 years ago
Earplugs?
FetidToecheese 3 years ago
I wonder what one of these can do in action?!
elli782 4 years ago
these E6 do bombing mission.
Extreme1567 3 years ago
No actually they dont. The A-6 Intruders were attack bombers. The EA-6 Prowler is used for aerial recon and electronic jamming and electronic countermeasure. The primary US Navy aircraft for bombing now is the F/A-18 Hornets. The EA-6 Prowler supports the Hornets during these missions. At most they carry up to 4 HARM anti-radar missiles for taking out tracking/targeting radar systems and remote SAM sites.
Cirux321 3 years ago
@elli782 Well they could block terrorist cellphone calls.
SuperHornetTV 2 years ago
Great vid, the EA-6B is the loudest airplane I have ever seen. So loud the bones in your head and the teeth in your skull rattle. I was almost blown over the side of the Saratoga by one.
VulcanBikeWizard 4 years ago 2
Awesome vid! For this this old Navy vet, the loudest plane was the F-4 Phantom! 20yrs later it still gives my the shivers!
GasCityGuy 3 years ago
Are you on the Kitty Hawk? If you are, take a film of my son and send it to me LOL. (Just a mom's wish)
MOMofUSsailorONKH 4 years ago 2
qa sucks
hiimbrady 4 years ago