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Growler was seen at entered production in 2004; made its first flight in 2006 and initial operating capability with the U.S. Navy in 2009; entered service deployments began in 2010 carrying jamming equipment and can accompany strike aircraft through all mission phases; Equipped with two F414-GE-400 engines; design emphasizes stability for electronic warfare while maintaining F/A-18-like performance; The primary operator is the U.S. Navy; continuous procurement and operational deployment of Growler aircraft.

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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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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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