Boeing EA-18G Growler - War Wings Daily
Boeing EA-18G Growler – A twin-engine, carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, designed for radar and communications jamming.
warwingsdaily.comwas seen at 2004 production start, entered production in 2004; first flight occurred in August 2006; IOC with the Navy around 2009 timeframe; deployment began in 2010; unit cost around $67 million. carries AGM-88 HARM missiles for SEAD, using advanced jamming pods and AESA-related systems to suppress defenses and protect allied forces. Capable of speeds up to Mach 1.8 and operates at altitudes up to about 50,000 feet, with a typical combat range near 1,275 miles without external fuel. It remains a twin-engine, carrier-based electronic warfare asset developed from the F/A-18F Super Hornet, designed to jam radar and communications while escorting strike packages. It has an emphasis on counter-defenses to enable mission success. Designed to jam, protect, and project electronic attack against integrated air defenses. Price tag cited around $67 million, with deployment starting a decade ago. This aircraft integrates AES A-related systems to enhance battlefield communications suppression. Operational profile centers on SEAD while shielding allied strike packages.