What do EA-18G Growlers do?
The EA-18G Growler, an Airborne Electronic Attack aircraft, integrates the latest electronic attack technology, including the ALQ-218 receiver, ALQ-99 tactical jamming pods, ALQ-227 Communication Countermeasures Set, and Joint Tactical Terminal – Receiver (JTT-R) satellite communications.
Does the Marine Corps have growlers?
During RIMPAC 2014, the Marines fitted a Growler ITV with Torc Robotics’ Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate (GUSS) system, turning it into an unmanned ground vehicle.
Are growlers armed?
Growler weapons “The EA-18G Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack aircraft.” In a surveillance-only configuration, the Growler is armed with two AIM-120 air-to-air missiles for self-defence.
How many Growler squadrons are there?
Electronic Attack Squadrons consists of seven Boeing EA-18G Growlers with the exception of the Fleet Replacement Squadron which has more.
How many EA-18G are there?
Deliveries of all 12 aircraft will be concluded by 2017 and initial operational capability (IOC) is expected in 2018. All the 12 EA-18G electronic attack aircraft are planned to be based at RAAF Base Amberley, complementing the Air Force’s existing 24 F/A-18F Super Hornet and the future F-35A Joint Strike Fighter.
What kind of aircraft is the EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is a variant in the F/A-18 family of aircraft that combines the proven F/A-18F Super Hornet platform with a sophisticated electronic warfare suite. Built to replace the EA-6B Prowler, the Growler is the first newly-designed electronic warfare aircraft produced in more than 35 years.
How many Growlers are there in the Navy?
On September 28, 2010, Boeing announced it had been awarded a new multi-year procurement contract valued at $5.297 billion from the U.S. Navy for 124 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Boeing is to deliver 66 Super Hornets and 58 Growlers to the Navy from 2012 through 2015.
Where is the jammer on an EA-18G Growler?
Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) flies on an EA-18G Growler, over Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. The NGJ-MB capability, forward pod located under the right wing of the aircraft, is a jamming technology that provides enhanced airborne electronic attack capabilities to the EA-18G Growler platform.
Can a growler accompany an F / A-18?
Growlers are able to accompany F/A-18s during all phases of an attack mission. In order to give the Growler more stable flight for the electronic warfare mission, Boeing changed the leading edge fairings and wing fold hinge fairings, and added wing fences and aileron “tripper strips”.
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