EA-6B Prowler Shadowhawks Die-Cast Model

This aircraft was nicknamed “Eve of Destruction”

Assigned to the VAQ-141 Shadowhawks squadron, this EA-6B Prowler was one of the last to be manufactured. Nicknamed “Eve of Destruction” which was painted onto the nose, this aircraft was registered 163527 and flown by the commanding officer of squadron 141, Frank “Axel” Folly. Deployed in 1991 to Operation Desert Storm, VAQ-141 was the first CVW-8 squadron to launch ordinance in the conflict, deploying AGM-88 HARM missiles in the cover of darkness. Performing admirably in Desert Storm, VAQ-141 suffered no losses and returned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt for their next deployment. 

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Deployed or retracted landing gear
• Open or closed canopies with pilot figurines
• Attachable press-fit weaponry
• Magnetic “foldable” wings
• Magnetic “opening” service hatches, ladders, and radome
• Display stand included
• Measures 10”l with an 8.75” wingspan at 1:72 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Developed from the Grumman A6 Intruder, the EA-6B Prowler was the first specifically designed tactical electronic warfare aircraft in the United States Military. Intended to suppress enemy radar and communication systems, the Prowler would decode and jam hostile signals, while friendly units made their attack runs. Outfitted with several key upgrades from the A6 Intruder platform, the EA-6B notably features an expanded 4-person cockpit, with one pilot and 3 electronic warfare officers. Though primarily utilized for jamming duties, the Prowler also carries active AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles that lock onto hostile radar emissions. Manufactured between 1966 and 1991, 170 EA-6B Prowlers were produced by Grumman and continually upgraded in the following decades.