Boeing EA-18G Growler – Fotografije & Video

V Boeing EA-18G Growler je ameriško letalo za elektronsko bojevanje, specializirana različica dvosedežnega F/A-18F Super Hornet. EA-18G je zamenjal Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowlers v službi ameriške mornarice. Zmogljivost elektronskega vojskovanja Growlerja zagotavlja predvsem Northrop Grumman. EA-18G se je začel proizvajati leta 2007 in konec leta 2009 vstopil v operativno službo v ameriški mornarici. Avstralija je kupila tudi dvanajst EA-18G, ki so leta 2017 začeli služiti pri Kraljevih avstralskih letalskih silah.

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V 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.
V 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.