EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack Aircraft - Navy.mil
The first Growler test aircraft went into production in October 2004 and made its first flight in August 2006.
www.navy.milEA-18G attended began production in 2004; first flight in 2006 with IOC with the U.S. Navy in 2009; initial deployments in 2010 carrying jamming gear and accompanying strike aircraft across all mission phases; Equipped with two F414-GE-400 engines; design emphasizes stability for electronic warfare and maintains F/A-18E/F performance; Primary user: U.S. Navy; continuous procurement and operational use of Growler aircraft.