The EA-18G Growler’s History and Future The EA-18G Growler is an American carrier based electronic warfare aircraft that is designed and manufactured by Boeing. It is a modified version of the F/A-18F Super Hornet two seat aircraft that is currently utilized by the U.S. Navy. The plan for this aircraft is to replace the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowlers that are currently in service for the Navy. The Growlers electronic warfare capability components are provided almost exclusively by Northrop Grumman
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