Boeing EA-18G Growler
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 began production in 2007 and entered operational service with the US Navy in late 2009. Australia has also purchased thirteen EA-18Gs, which entered service with the Royal Australian Air Force in 2017.
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- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Country of origin
- United States
- First flight
- 2006-08-15
Specifications
- Max speed
- 1,030 kt
- Range
- 1,275 nm
- Service ceiling
- 50,000 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 66,000 lb
- Empty weight
- 33,094 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 480 US gal
- Powerplant
- 2 × General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofans
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 60.1 ft
- Wingspan
- 44.7 ft
- Height
- 16 ft
- Number built
- 172
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.