EA-18G Growler | |
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General information | |
Type | Electronic warfare aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
Status | In service |
Primary users | United States Navy |
Number built | 172 as of October 2021[1] |
History | |
Manufactured | 2004–present |
Introduction date | 22 September 2009[2] |
First flight | 15 August 2006 |
Developed from | Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet |
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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