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Growler attended production in 2004; completed first flight in 2006 and IOC with the U.S. Navy in 2009; entered service deployments began in 2010 carrying specialized jamming gear while accompanying strike aircraft across all mission phases; Powered by twin F414-GE-400 engines; design emphasizes stability for electronic attack and maintains F/A-18E/F performance; Primary user: U.S. Navy; continuous procurement plus operational deployment of the EA-18G Growler.

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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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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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