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.
U.S. Sailors guide an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 onto a catapult during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Dec. 16, 2013 131216-N-ZG705-065
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, takes off for a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2023.
Boeing EA-18G Growler of VAQ-138 at Kadena Air Force base, Okinawa (Japan), 13 June 2022 (220613-M-WV648-1006)
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A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, takes off for a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 15, 2023.
EA-18G (With AN ALQ-99) at Point Mugu, August 2023 1
VAQ-138 EA-18G at Andersen for Cope North 2020
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Ground crew member directs an EA-18G during snow storm.
Ground crew member directs an EA-18G during snow storm.