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EA-18G Growler
EA-18G Growler

EA-18G Growler

A variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world.

Advanced Electronics Jamming

The EA-18G Growler is the most advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) platform and is the only one in production today. A variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet, the Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. Industry and the U.S. Navy continue to invest in advanced Growler capabilities to ensure it continues to protect all strike aircraft during high-threat missions for decades to come.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-ed3ec963d3" class="cmp-text">

The EA-18G Growler is the most advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) platform and is the only one in production today. A variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet, the Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. Industry and the U.S. Navy continue to invest in advanced Growler capabilities to ensure it continues to protect all strike aircraft during high-threat missions for decades to come.

Milestones

\r\n<tbody><tr><th>Date</th>\r\n<th>News Release</th>\r\n</tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td><strong>Jan 20 2016</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2016-01-20-Chief-of-Naval-Operations-visits-Boeing-Defense-headquarters\">Chief of Naval Operations Visits Boeing Defense Headquarters</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Dec 01 2015</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/12-01-2015-Boeing-U-S-Navy-Enhance-EA-18-Targeting-Situational-Awareness-Capabilities\">Boeing, U.S. Navy Enhance EA-18 Targeting, Situational Awareness Capabilities</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>July 29 2015</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2015-07-29-Boeing-Unveils-First-Royal-Australian-Air-Force-Growler\">Boeing Unveils First Royal Australian Air Force Growler</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>May 05 2014</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/Boeing-Delivers-100th-EA-18G-Growler-to-US-Navy\">Boeing Delivers 100th EA-18G Growler to US Navy</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Aug 08 2013</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/Boeing-US-Navy-Demo-New-Targeting-and-Data-Systems-on-EA-18G\">Boeing, US Navy Demo New Targeting and Data Systems on EA-18G</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Sept 10 2012</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&amp;item=2407\">Boeing, US Navy Successfully Complete 1st Test of Advanced Mission Computer for Super Hornet, Growler</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>June 13 2012</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&amp;item=2290\">Boeing, US Navy Conduct Successful F/A-18E/F Satellite Communications Test</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>May 30 2012</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&amp;item=2268\">Boeing Delivers 1st EA-18G Growler Featuring Bharat Electronics Limited Cockpit Subassembly</a></td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>March 15 2012</strong></td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&amp;item=2171\">Boeing Delivers 1st Aircraft Under US Navy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G MYP III Contract </a></td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}" id="text-63463145f7" class="cmp-text">
Date News Release
Jan 20 2016 Chief of Naval Operations Visits Boeing Defense Headquarters
Dec 01 2015 Boeing, U.S. Navy Enhance EA-18 Targeting, Situational Awareness Capabilities
July 29 2015 Boeing Unveils First Royal Australian Air Force Growler
May 05 2014 Boeing Delivers 100th EA-18G Growler to US Navy
Aug 08 2013 Boeing, US Navy Demo New Targeting and Data Systems on EA-18G
Sept 10 2012 Boeing, US Navy Successfully Complete 1st Test of Advanced Mission Computer for Super Hornet, Growler
June 13 2012 Boeing, US Navy Conduct Successful F/A-18E/F Satellite Communications Test
May 30 2012 Boeing Delivers 1st EA-18G Growler Featuring Bharat Electronics Limited Cockpit Subassembly
March 15 2012 Boeing Delivers 1st Aircraft Under US Navy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G MYP III Contract
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EA-18G Growler Technical Specifications

\r\n<tbody><tr><td><strong>Length</strong></td>\r\n<td>60.2 ft (18.3 m)</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Height</strong></td>\r\n<td>16 ft (4.9 m)</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Wing Span</strong></td>\r\n<td>44.9 ft (13.7 m)</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Weight Empty</strong></td>\r\n<td>33,094 lbs (15,011.2 kg)</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Recovery Weight</strong></td>\r\n<td>48,000 lbs (21,772.4 kg)</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Internal Fuel</strong></td>\r\n<td>13,940 lbs (6,323.1 kg)</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Max External Fuel</strong></td>\r\n<td>9,744 lbs (4,419.8 kg)</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Engines</strong></td>\r\n<td>(2) F414-GE-400</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Thrust</strong></td>\r\n<td>44,000 lbs</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Spot Factor</strong></td>\r\n<td>1.23</td>\r\n</tr><tr><td><strong>Crew</strong></td>\r\n<td>One Pilot, one Weapon Systems Officer</td>\r\n</tr></tbody></table>\r\n"}}" id="text-e08e1b133b" class="cmp-text">
Length 60.2 ft (18.3 m)
Height 16 ft (4.9 m)
Wing Span 44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Weight Empty 33,094 lbs (15,011.2 kg)
Recovery Weight 48,000 lbs (21,772.4 kg)
Internal Fuel 13,940 lbs (6,323.1 kg)
Max External Fuel 9,744 lbs (4,419.8 kg)
Engines (2) F414-GE-400
Thrust 44,000 lbs
Spot Factor 1.23
Crew One Pilot, one Weapon Systems Officer

EA-18G Gallery

EA-18G Growler Customers

The EA-18G Growler is the U.S. Navy replacement for the EA-6B Prowler. In June 2014, Boeing was awarded a contract for 12 Growlers to be acquired by the Royal Australian Air Force under a Foreign Military Sales agreement with the U.S. Navy. Australia is the first country to be offered this level of AEA technology by the United States, which will give the RAAF unmatched electronic awareness and attack capabilities. Australia is the first country ever to be offered this level of Airborne Electronic Attack technology by the United States.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-a313855e29" class="cmp-text">

The EA-18G Growler is the U.S. Navy replacement for the EA-6B Prowler. In June 2014, Boeing was awarded a contract for 12 Growlers to be acquired by the Royal Australian Air Force under a Foreign Military Sales agreement with the U.S. Navy. Australia is the first country to be offered this level of AEA technology by the United States, which will give the RAAF unmatched electronic awareness and attack capabilities. Australia is the first country ever to be offered this level of Airborne Electronic Attack technology by the United States.

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EA-18G Growler Quick Facts

\r\n<li>Provides critical electronic intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data to other joint force aircraft</li>\r\n<li>Brings fighter aircraft speed and maneuverability to an electronic attack aircraft</li>\r\n<li>The ability to self protect against adversarial aircraft using its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles</li>\r\n<li>Enhanced radar image resolution, targeting and tracking range through its APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system</li>\r\n<li>Uninterrupted radio communications in a heavily jammed environment using its Interference Cancellation System</li>\r\n<li>Unequaled aircrew situational awareness and head-up control of aircraft targeting systems and sensors using its Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System</li>\r\n<li>The ability to locate, record, play back and digitally jam enemy communications over a broad frequency range using its ALQ-227 Communications Countermeasures Set</li>\r\n<li>Provides advanced survivability and electronic protection for ground, air and maritime combat forces</li>\r\n<li>High reliability and lower operating costs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-8c05f7b438" class="cmp-text">
  • Provides critical electronic intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data to other joint force aircraft
  • Brings fighter aircraft speed and maneuverability to an electronic attack aircraft
  • The ability to self protect against adversarial aircraft using its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles
  • Enhanced radar image resolution, targeting and tracking range through its APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system
  • Uninterrupted radio communications in a heavily jammed environment using its Interference Cancellation System
  • Unequaled aircrew situational awareness and head-up control of aircraft targeting systems and sensors using its Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System
  • The ability to locate, record, play back and digitally jam enemy communications over a broad frequency range using its ALQ-227 Communications Countermeasures Set
  • Provides advanced survivability and electronic protection for ground, air and maritime combat forces
  • High reliability and lower operating costs