EA-18G Growler

Description

Description: The EA-18G Growler 85814 model provides a detailed representation of the electronic attack version of the F/A-18F. With authentic features and meticulous attention to detail, this model allows aviation enthusiasts to explore the power and technology of this advanced electronic warfare aircraft.

Historical Context: The EA-18G Growler is an electronic attack version derived from the F/A-18F Super Hornet. Its flight performance is similar to that of the F/A-18E/F, enabling it to perform escort jamming as well as traditional standoff jamming missions. Growlers can accompany F/A-18s during all phases of an attack mission.

Technical Specifications: The Growler shares over 90% similarity with the standard Super Hornet, including the airframe, Raytheon AN/APG-79 AESA radar, and weapon systems like the AN/AYK-22 Stores Management System. Most of the dedicated airborne electronic attack equipment is mounted in the space that used to house the internal 20 mm cannon and on the wingtips. Nine weapons stations remain available for additional weapons or jamming pods.

Added electronics include AN/ALQ-218 wideband receivers on the wingtips, along with ALQ-99 high and low-band tactical jamming pods. The combination of AN/ALQ-218 and ALQ-99 forms a full-spectrum electronic warfare suite capable of detecting and jamming all known surface-to-air threats.

The EA-18G can be fitted with up to five ALQ-99 jamming pods and typically adds two AIM-120 self-defense missiles and two AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation (HARM) missiles.

Specifications:

• Item No: 85814
• Item Name: EA-18G Growler
• Bar Code: 6939319258144
• Scale: 1:48
• Item Type: Plastic Model Aircraft Kit
• Model Dimension: Length - 380.4 mm, Wingspan - 272.5 mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 550+
• Total Sprues: 18 sprues, lower fuselage, and upper fuselage
• Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece
• Released Date: September 2021

Additional Features: The kit consists of over 550 parts, with the fuselage and wings featuring finely engraved panel lines. The cockpit, gear cabin, and crew seats are finely detailed, including photo-etched seat belts and harnesses. The kit also includes a canopy made from clear parts for an authentic reproduction.

Note: Glue and paint are not included in the kit.