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EA-18G Growler

EA-18G Growler

Electronic Attack Aircrafts
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Basic Information
Name
EA-18G Growler
Designation
EA-18G Growler
Alternate Designation
AEA-18G
Equipment Type
Electronic Attack Aircrafts
Manufacturer
Boeing, GE Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon
Date of Introduction
2009
Description

The EA-18G Growler is a derivative of the proven two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet being developed by the Boeing corporation to meet the US Navy requirements for EA-6B Prowler replacement in the 2009 timeframe. The EA-18G program was valued at $8.66 billion including developmental costs (2005 estimate). The EA-18G airborne electronic attack aircraft carries up to five ALQ-99, two AIM-120C AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, two AGM-88 HARM missiles, and the AN/ALQ-218(V)2 electronic warfare receiver suite. In December 2003, the US Navy awarded Boeing a $1 billion contract for EA-18G System Development and Demonstration (SDD) allowing for an initial operational capability (IOC) by 2009. Up to 90 aircraft will be procured by the US Navy to replace EA-6B Prowler fleet by 2012. On March 18, 2005, Northrop-Grumman announced that the first fuselage section was completed marking an important milestone for the EA-18G electronic attack aircraft program. In early 2010 the program scope increased from 85 to 114 aircraft.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 2
Max Speed 2346.1 km/h
Range 1574.2 km
Service Ceiling 15240 m
Wingspan 13.70 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Electronic Attack Aircrafts
Status Active
Also Known As AEA-18G
Origin United States of America
Contractors Boeing*, GE Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) September 2009
First Flight October 2004
Total Production 170
Unitary Cost USD $98 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
Number of Engines 2
Service Life Flight Hours 6000
Dimensions — Height 4.9 meter
Dimensions — Length 18.5 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 13.7 meter
Mass — Empty Weight 33,094 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 44,000 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 29,950 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 50,000 foot
Performance — Max Range 850 nautical mile
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 1.9 mach
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-120C AMRAAM (2)
Item 2 Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-120D AMRAAM (2)
Item 3 Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88D HARM (2)
Item 4 Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88E AARGM (2)
Item 5 Anti-Radiation Missiles: AGM-88G AARGM-ER (2)
Item 6 Decoy Systems: AN/ALE-47 (1)
Item 7 Decoy Systems: DBD
Item 8 Fighter Aircraft Engines: F414-GE-400 (2)
Item 9 Helmets: JHMCS (2)
Item 10 Jamming Systems: ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer (5)
Item 11 Jamming Systems: AN/ALQ-218 TJSR (2)
Item 12 Jamming Systems: AN/ALQ-227 (1)
Item 13 Jamming Systems: AN/ALQ-99F(V) Tactical Jamming System Pods (5)
Item 14 Jamming Systems: INCANS (1)
Item 15 Jamming Systems: NGJ-LB
Item 16 Radar Systems: AN/APG-79 (1)
Variants
Variant 1 F/A-18A Hornet
Variant 2 F/A-18B Hornet
Variant 3 F/A-18C Hornet
Variant 4 F/A-18D Hornet
Variant 5 F/A-18E Super Hornet
Variant 6 F/A-18F Super Hornet
Variant 7 EA-18G Growler
Variant 8 F/A-18XT Advanced Super Hornet
Variant 9 F/A-18E Block III Super Hornet
Variant 10 F/A-18F Block III Super Hornet
Variant 11 EA-18G Block III
Details
Country of Origin United States
Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000542

Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
18.5 m
Width
13.7 m
Height
4.9 m
Weight
29950 kg
Operators (2)
United States
Australia
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