Boeing EA-18G Growler – Fotos & Video

das Boeing EA-18G Growler ist ein US-amerikanisches Trägerflugzeug für elektronische Kriegsführung, eine spezielle Version der zweisitzigen F / A-18F Super Hornet. Der EA-18G ersetzte die Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler im Dienst der United States Navy. Die elektronische Kriegsführung des Growler wird hauptsächlich von Northrop Grumman bereitgestellt. Der EA-18G begann 2007 mit der Produktion und wurde Ende 2009 bei der US Navy in Betrieb genommen. Australien hat auch zwölf EA-18Gs gekauft, die 2017 bei der Royal Australian Air Force in Dienst gestellt wurden.

Quelle: Boeing EA-18G Growler auf Wikipedia

das Boeing EA-18G Growler is a carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft that provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. The Growler is a variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet that has been modified to carry a range of advanced sensors and weapons for suppressing enemy air defenses. The Growler can operate in conjunction with other aircraft or independently to disrupt, degrade or deny the use of the electromagnetic spectrum by hostile forces.
das Growler has a crew of two: a pilot and an electronic warfare officer (EWO) who operates the mission systems and coordinates with other assets. The Growler can carry up to five ALQ-99 jamming pods, as well as AIM-120 AMRAAM and AGM-88 HARM missiles for self-defense and strike missions. The Growler also has the AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, which provides enhanced situational awareness and targeting capabilities. The Growler is a vital component of the U.S. Navy’s air wing, as it enables other aircraft to perform their missions more effectively and safely in contested environments.