EA-18 G Growler

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Gerald_R._Ford-class
gptkb:Nimitz-class
multirole fighter
multirole aircraft
requires specialized pilot training
compatible with Nimitz-class and Gerald R. Ford-class carriers
gptkbp:airlines capable of air-to-air combat
precision strike missions
capable of air-to-ground strikes
gptkbp:armament gptkb:AIM-120_AMRAAM
gptkb:AIM-9_Sidewinder
gptkb:AGM-88_HARM
various air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles
gptkbp:avionics advanced radar systems
advanced avionics suite
gptkbp:cockpit glass cockpit
gptkbp:color varies by mission
varies by squadron
gptkbp:combat_radius 450 nautical miles
gptkbp:combat_role suppression of enemy air defenses
providing electronic warfare support
gptkbp:communication secure communication systems
gptkbp:countermeasures gptkb:battle
electronic countermeasures
various electronic countermeasures systems
gptkbp:country gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Kuwait
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
some allied nations considering acquisition
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Naval_Aviation_Training_Command
2
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:2011
gptkbp:deployment carrier-based operations
deployed on aircraft carriers
gptkbp:design multirole fighter
suppression of enemy air defenses
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:F/_A-18_F_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_F414
2 × Pratt & Whitney F414
gptkbp:fighting_style jamming and deception
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2006
gptkbp:height 4.9 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EA-18 G Growler
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:2009
gptkbp:is_compatible_with data link systems
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length 18.3 m
gptkbp:logistics requires logistics support for deployment
complex logistics for support
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:material composite materials
gptkbp:max_speed 1,190 km/h
gptkbp:mission gptkb:government_agency
surveillance operations
varied mission profiles
targeting assistance
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over time
block upgrades
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:beer
gptkbp:notable_battle used for training purposes
gptkbp:number_built 160
over 160
gptkbp:operational_area joint exercises
gptkbp:operational_range 1,200 nautical miles
1,200 km with payload
gptkbp:operational_status active duty
currently in service
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:battle
gptkbp:radar gptkb:AN/_APG-79_AESA_radar
gptkbp:range 2,500 km
gptkbp:role electronic warfare aircraft
gptkbp:safety_record generally good safety record
gptkbp:sensor various sensors for electronic warfare
radar warning receivers
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,500 m
gptkbp:squadrons various squadrons in US Navy
gptkbp:stealth_features gptkb:battle
low observable technology
incorporates stealth technology
gptkbp:supports supporting ground troops
airborne electronic attack
requires ground support for operations
gptkbp:sustainability high operational availability
gptkbp:tail_type varies by unit
gptkbp:training gptkb:Naval_Air_Station_Whidbey_Island
operational training conducted by US Navy
gptkbp:upgrades planned future upgrades
next-generation electronic warfare systems
gptkbp:variant gptkb:F/_A-18_F_Super_Hornet
gptkbp:wingspan 13.6 m