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Boeing EA-18G Growler
American electronic warfare aircraft / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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A U.S. Navy EA-18G in flight over the Pacific Ocean | |
Role | Electronic warfare aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
First flight | 15 August 2006 |
Introduction | 22 September 2009[1] |
Status | In service |
Primary users | United States Navy Royal Australian Air Force |
Produced | 2004–present |
Number built | 172 as of October 2021[2] |
Developed from | Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet |
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