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Growler appeared at production in 2004; completed first flight in 2006 and initial operating capability with the U.S. Navy in 2009; deployed initially in 2010 carrying specialized jamming equipment while accompanying strike aircraft across all mission phases; Driven by dual F414-GE-400 engines; design emphasizes electronic warfare while maintaining F/A-18-like performance; Primary user: U.S. Navy; continuous procurement plus operational deployment of Growler aircraft.

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Growler Facts - Save the Olympic Peninsula

The Growler's flight performance is similar to that of the F/A-18E/F. This attribute enables the Growler to perform escort jamming as well as the traditional standoff jamming mission (Radar jamming and deception). Growlers will be 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...

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Growler Facts

The Growler's flight performance is similar to that of the F/A-18E/F. This attribute enables the Growler to perform escort jamming as well as the traditional standoff jamming mission (Radar jamming and deception). Growlers will be 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...

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