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.milElectronic attack attended production in 2004; completed first flight in 2006 with initial operating capability with the U.S. Navy in 2009; deployed initially in 2010 carrying jamming gear while accompanying strike aircraft across all mission phases; Equipped with two F414-GE-400 engines; design emphasizes stability for electronic warfare while maintaining F/A-18-like performance; The primary operator is the U.S. Navy; continuous procurement plus operational deployment of the EA-18G Growler.