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.
www.navy.milElectronic attack was seen at entered production in 2004; first flight in 2006 with IOC with the U.S. Navy in 2009; initial deployments in 2010 carrying specialized jamming equipment while accompanying strike aircraft across all mission phases; Powered by dual F414-GE-400 engines; design emphasizes stability for electronic attack and maintains F/A-18E/F performance; Primary user: U.S. Navy; ongoing procurement plus operational use of the EA-18G Growler.
The first Growler test aircraft went into production in October 2004 and made its first flight in August 2006.
www.navy.milThe 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...
www.savetheolympicpeninsula.orgThe 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...
www.savetheolympicpeninsula.orgA quick dive into the fighter and its 15-year history.
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