Italeri 2716 - 1/48 EA-18G Growler  [IT-2716S]

Period: Modern

Country: Usa

Model Dim.: 38,1 cm

EA-18G Growler

The Boeing E/A-18 G Growler had been built to satisfy a particular U.S. Navy need : have a specific carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft to restore the no more updated Grumman EA-6B Prowler. The Growler is directly produced from the tandem-seat fighter F/A-18 F Super Hornet which keeps all main aerodynamic traits. Because of the General Electrical engines the Growler is ready to attain a maximum rate of mach 1.8, and its flight performance is similar compared to that for the main carrier-based aircrafts. The team consists of the pilot and, in tandem, the WSO (Weapon System Officer). As opposed to 20 mm cannon of F/A-18, the Growler is mounted committed electronic warfare gear. Moreover, in its hard points, the Growler is able to carry extra high and low band jamming pods, additional fuel tanks and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.