Boeing EA-18G Growler

Not to be confused with the EF-18A/B Hornet, being a McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet variant built for the Spanish Air and Space Force.

EA-18G Growler
A U.S. Navy EA-18G in flight over the Pacific Ocean
General information
TypeElectronic warfare aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerBoeing
StatusIn service
Primary usersUnited States Navy
Number built172 as of October 2021[1]
History
Manufactured2004–present
Introduction date22 September 2009[2]
First flight15 August 2006
Developed fromBoeing 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. ^ "U.S. Navy on Track to Sell Replacement EA-18G Growler Aircraft to Australia". Seapower. October 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference EA-18G_IOC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).