
EA-18G Growler
A variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world.
The EA-18G Growler is the most advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) platform and is the only one in production today. A variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet, the Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. Industry and the U.S. Navy continue to invest in advanced Growler capabilities to ensure it continues to protect all strike aircraft during high-threat missions for decades to come.
The Growler’s unique airborne electronic attack capabilities make it one of the first aircraft into the fight, as it suppresses ground defenses for other strikes.
The Growler provides selective, reactive and pre-emptive jamming capabilities, the majority of which fit in the gun bay and in two wingtip pods.
With its Advanced Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, digital data links and air-to-air missiles, the Growler has self-protection capability and is effective for target identification and prosecution.
Length | 60.2 ft (18.3 m) |
Height | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
Wing Span | 44.9 ft (13.7 m) |
Weight Empty | 33,094 lbs (15,011.2 kg) |
Recovery Weight | 48,000 lbs (21,772.4 kg) |
Internal Fuel | 13,940 lbs (6,323.1 kg) |
Max External Fuel | 9,744 lbs (4,419.8 kg) |
Engines | (2) F414-GE-400 |
Thrust | 44,000 lbs |
Spot Factor | 1.23 |
Crew | One Pilot, one Weapon Systems Officer |
The EA-18G Growler is the U.S. Navy replacement for the EA-6B Prowler. In June 2014, Boeing was awarded a contract for 12 Growlers to be acquired by the Royal Australian Air Force under a Foreign Military Sales agreement with the U.S. Navy. Australia is the first country to be offered this level of AEA technology by the United States, which will give the RAAF unmatched electronic awareness and attack capabilities. Australia is the first country ever to be offered this level of Airborne Electronic Attack technology by the United States.