The Truth About EA6B Prowler flyby: Aviation Secrets Revealed

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Want to know the truth about the EA6B Prowler? In this video, we reveal the secrets of this civil aviation marvel and discuss aircraft safety.
Join Captain Sterling Gilliam and John "RAIN" Waters as they take you thought this exhilarating docs-series on the EA6B Prowler. Special sneak peak and footage from the National Naval Air Museum in Pensacola Florida.
Special Thanks to Sterling and the National Naval Air Museum.
NHHC Director named Sterling Gilliam, of Henderson, N.C., a retired Navy captain and career naval aviator.
Gilliam began his naval career at NAS Pensacola with graduation from Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1983. Ironically, he received his commission from Rasmussen, who at the time was the commanding officer of the Naval Aviation Schools Command. Gilliam went on to log more than 4,600 flight hours in 22 different naval aircraft and accumulated more than 1,300 carrier arrested landings. He has commanded a carrier-based Electronic Attack Squadron, a Fleet Replacement Squadron and a deployed Carrier Air Wing. Gilliam’s final tour was as the Professor of Naval Science at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He is a life member of the Tailhook Association having served as the association’s president from 2010-2015.
EA6B Prowler Fighter Aircraft
Services: USN, USMC Propulsion: 2x Pratt & Whitney J52-P408 engines Armament: 4× AGM-88 HARM Anti-radiation missiles; AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS) external pods Airspeed: 500 Kts Range: 1,000 nm Crew: Pilot and three electronic countermeasures officers
Since the Vietnam war, the EA-6B Prowler has been the U.S. Navy’s primary carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, jamming enemy radars and providing an umbrella of protection for enemy tracking systems for U.S. attack and fighter aircraft.
Based on the A-6 Intruder ground attack aircraft, the Prowler is a twin-engine, mid-wing configured aircraft that has a side by-side cockpit arrangement. The EA-6B war fighting systems includes the ALQ-99 on board receiver, the ALQ-99 pod mounted jamming system, the USQ-113 communications jamming system and the HARM missile.
Two significant upgrades now in development are the Improved Capability (ICAP III) and the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS). The ICAP III, approved for Low Rate Initial Production in June 2003, upgrades the on board receiving system, providing an accurate threat emitter geo-locator and a selective reactive jamming capability against modern threat systems. The ICAP III upgrade includes new cockpit displays, improved systems connectivity, and improved system reliability.
The MIDS upgrade provides the ability to receive and utilize data via the Link 16 tactical data link. The Initial Operational Capabilities are planned for March and November 2005, respectively.
More recently, the EA-6B has been adapted to intercept communications and it has been used extensively to jam or activate radio controlled improvised explosive devices in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The EA-6B Prowler is gradually being replaced by the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.
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[@Wings_Museum]

We love this airplane too! Nice video

[@Dave17101]

Very well done and clear. The "Sky Pig" is not glamorous, does not do mach 2, or look sleek. But she was incredibly adaptable to changing situations and had relatively little down time. I was with the VMAQ-2 Playboys before they became politically correct. I love that plane and the experiences I had over 8 years fixing her ECM systems.

[@Momma_Gee]

I have a stinger(tailhook)from a prowler. It was just leaning against the wall of my utility room when I bought my house. I thought it was a boat anchor for years. 😆 it's been a fun journey learning about this aircraft and its history.

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Hey @Momma_Gee Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@chrisschumacher4418]

I was lucky enough to work on this airframe from 1991-1995, with VAQ-130. I was a plane captain and went on to the airframes shop and a flight deck troubleshooter. Great video!

[@e3aviationassociation]

That's awesome that you got to work on such an iconic aircraft! The VAQ-130 must have been an incredible experience, especially transitioning from a plane captain to the airframes shop and then as a flight deck troubleshooter. Your journey sounds like a testament to the depth of knowledge and skill required to keep those machines flying. Thanks for sharing your background; it really adds a personal touch to the video's content. Keep the stories coming; they're invaluable!

[@christianscazzieri]

The episode is outstanding and Captain Gilliam... well, what an amazing character, I could listen to him for hours talking NAVY stories! Thanks for posting!

[@Scotts_Status]

Fly Navy!

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[@JohnVieceli]

Wow, Pretty amazing breakdown of the Prowler. Great interview!

[@dj-kalifornia]

This was put together really well. Kudos to the team and giving viewers a lot of great information.

[@ronaldstarreveld]

Love this. Spent a few years working this aircraft. VAQ-142(plankowner) & VAQ-131. Great machine

[@Airjarhead]

Capt Gilliam was my CO when I went through the Prowler RAG at VAQ-129. He's a good man that packs a hell of a punch. It was good to see him again - even though it's virtual. He looks a little different, but the voice and mannerisms are exactly the same.

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Thanks for the note

[@pugs11ful]

Sterls was one of my instructors going through 129 in 89. Truly a great American. @@e3aviationassociation

[@guysmith3996]

It should be noted that the low band pods do not have steerable antennas. They are fixed to the radome.

[@Dayhawk001]

Best debrief I’ve encountered in a while. Great job!!!!!!

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[@kellywilson8440]

Those j-52 turbojets would rattle the fillings out of your head during a carrier cat shot at full power , Very loud and capable aircraft !

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What’s the podcast called?

[@ryanw1433]

I haven’t had time to watch the video all the way yet, but I lived in Pensacola for a few years in the late 90s and went to this museum often - I want to go back and see what’s new :)

[@G33kGoddess]

So well done! More, more, more please!

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[@Bananasssssssss]

Awesome museum, even cooler plane 👍🏼

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[@jeffhoward9186]

That’s my bird. A great aircraft.

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[@leojablonski2309]

Hats off to you, gentleman ! Great video

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[@jefflambright2113]

Love learning more about all the different military aircraft and their specific applications. Rain asks all the right questions! 👍

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[@OldNavyGuy]

Nice jacket, Sterls! Great video. Prowlers - Jam, Strike, Win! ⚡️⚓️

[@wrenchwookie3304]

I wasn't able to catch the BUNO, but that could be one of the birds we had in VAQ-130 back in my day! Zapper ATs. 86-89.

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Great video!

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So Cool

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[@markmartin6856]

I could hang out with Cap Gil for at least 3 beers. Cool dude.

[@davidcotton5361]

Nice presentation - FLY NAVY

[@nigelfield2492]

Awesome stuff, go Navy.

[@joshjabour123]

Great production and information!

[@bigdaddy7119]

It’s not a fighter.