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Electronic attack attended entered production in 2004; made its first flight in 2006 with IOC with the U.S. Navy in 2009; deployed initially in 2010 carrying jamming gear and accompanying strike aircraft across all mission phases; Powered by dual F414-GE-400 engines; design emphasizes stability for electronic warfare while maintaining F/A-18E/F performance; Primary user: U.S. Navy; ongoing procurement and operational use of Growler aircraft.

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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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