USN E/A-18 Growler Demo Team Nas Whidby Island

About

The EA-18G Growler first went into production in 2004 and made its first flight in 2006. The Growler is a variant of the F/A-18 family of aircraft and combines the F/A-18F Super Hornet platform with electronic warfare. This aircraft specializes in jamming enemy defense systems and protecting U.S. electronic systems. In 2015, it officially finished replacing the EA-6B Prowler, the U.S. Navy’s previous electronic warfare aircraft.

Technical Specifications

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