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EA-18G

In order to replace their aging EA-6B Prowlers the USN acquired a specialized version of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack aircraft capable of tactical jamming and electronic protection. The first EA-18G Growler flight took place in August 2006 with the first USN production aircraft being delivered to VAQ129 in June 2008. After operational capability testing full production of the EA-18G Growler began in late 2009. In 2010 VAQ-132, 138 and 141 were re-equipped with the Growler.

EA-18G Growler 168893, VAQ-141 "Shadowhawks", USS Ronald Reagan, Atsugi Air Base, 2017

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EA-18G Growler 166894, VAQ-132 Aviano AB, 2011 "Operation Odyssey Dawn"

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EA-18G Growler A46-306, No.6 Sqn "100th Anniversary", RAAF, 2018

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EA-18G Growler 168772, VAQ-131 "Operation Inherent Resolve"

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Boeing EA-18G Growler 166856, VX-9 “Vampires”, US Navy, 2008

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Boeing EA-18G Growler 168386, VAQ-138 "Yellow Jackets", US Navy, 2018

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EA-18G Growler "Patriots" 168375, VAQ-140, USS Harry S. Truman, 2015

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EA-18G Growler "Shadowhawks" 166928, VAQ-141, USS George Washington, 2013

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Boeing EA-18G Growler 166943, VAQ-124, USS Gerald R. Ford, 2023 (with 2 x Next Generation Jammer (NGJ))

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