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    Boeing EA-18G Growler - Wikipedia

    • The Boeing EA-18G Growler is an American carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, a specialized version of the two-seat Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet. The EA-18G replaced the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowlers in service with the United States Navy. The Growler's electronic warfare capability is primarily provided by Northrop Grumman. The EA-18G be… See more

    How the Growler Zaps Enemy Defenses
    How the Growler Zaps Enemy Defenses
    The Boeing EA-18G Growler is a specialized version of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, designed to disrupt, deceive, and destroy enemy air defenses and communications.
    Development

    On 15 November 2001, Boeing successfully completed an initial flight demonstration of F/A-18F "F-1" fitted with the ALQ-99 electronic warfare system to serve as the EA-18 Airborne Electronic Attack (AE… See more

    Design

    The Growler's flight performance is similar to that of the F/A-18E/F. This attribute enables the Growler to perform escort jamming as well as the traditional standoff jamming mission (Radar jamming and deception). … See more

    Operational history

    The first Growler for fleet use was officially accepted by VAQ-129 "Vikings" at NAS Whidbey Island, on 3 June 2008. The Navy planned to buy approximately 85 aircraft to equip 11 squadrons as of 2008. The EA-18G compl… See more

    Operators

    Australia
    • Royal Australian Air Force
    United States
    • United States Air Force
    • United States Navy … See more

    Specifications (EA-18G Growler)

    Data from Boeing brochure and U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F fact file.
    General characteristics
    • Crew: 2
    • Length: 60 ft 1.25 in (18.31 m)
    • Wingspan: 44 ft 8.5 in (13.62 m) (including wingtip-mo… See more

    See also

    • Aviation portal
    Related development
    • McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
    • Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
    Aircraft of c… See more

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  1. Boeing
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    EA-18G Growler - The Boeing Company

  2. United States Navy
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    EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack Aircraft

    Sep 17, 2021 · The EA-18G Growler is a variant in the F/A-18 family of aircraft that combines the proven F/A-18F Super Hornet platform with a sophisticated electronic warfare suite.

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    EA-18G Growler - NAVAIR

    The EA-18G Growler is a variant of the F/A-18 Super Hornet that combines airborne electronic attack capabilities with multi-mission flexibility. It replaced the EA-6B Prowler and operates with the Royal Australian Air Force. Learn about …

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    EA-18G Growler | U.S. Navy Aircraft - Military.com

    The EA-18G Growler is a two-seater, twin-turbofan aircraft based on the F-18 E/F Hornet airframe. It performs aerial electronic attack missions with advanced technology and can also perform enemy defense suppression roles.

  8. Naval Technology
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    EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircraft, US - Naval …

    Apr 12, 2022 · EA-18G Growler is a derivative of the F/A-18 Hornet, capable of operating from aircraft carriers or land bases. It can perform electronic attack, suppression of enemy air defences, and conventional strike missions with …

  9. Simple Flying
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    EA-18G: What To Know About The US Navy's Electronic Growler

  10. Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
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    EA-18G Growler returns to the skies five years after a …

    Oct 28, 2022 · An EA-18G Growler attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, successfully completed a functional check flight at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Oct. 17, marking the end of a...

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