Boeing EA-18G Growler

EA-18G Growler
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

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.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference EA-18G_IOC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "U.S. Navy on Track to Sell Replacement EA-18G Growler Aircraft to Australia". Seapower. October 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2022.