EA-18G was seen at entered production in 2004; first flight in 2006 with initial operating capability with the U.S. Navy in 2009; entered service deployments began in 2010 carrying specialized jamming gear while accompanying strike aircraft across all mission phases; Equipped with dual F414-GE-400 engines; design emphasizes stability for electronic attack while maintaining F/A-18E/F performance; Primary user: U.S. Navy; continuous procurement plus operational deployment of the EA-18G Growler.
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Growler Facts - Save the Olympic Peninsula
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). Growlers will be able to accompany F/A-18s during all phases of an attack mission. In order to give the Growler more stable flight for the electronic warfare mission, Boeing changed the leading edge fairings and wing fold hinge fairings, and added wing fences and aileron "tripper...
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Growler Facts
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). Growlers will be able to accompany F/A-18s during all phases of an attack mission. In order to give the Growler more stable flight for the electronic warfare mission, Boeing changed the leading edge fairings and wing fold hinge fairings, and added wing fences and aileron "tripper...
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EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack Aircraft - Navy.mil
The first Growler test aircraft went into production in October 2004 and made its first flight in August 2006.
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The Boeing EA-18G Growler: 5 Things You Need To Know
A quick dive into the fighter and its 15-year history.