HA5159 Hobbymaster Boeing EA-18G Growler 166896, VAQ-209, US Navy, 2024

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Hobbymaster 1/72nd scale HA5159 Boeing EA-18G Growler 166896, VAQ-209, US Navy, 2024. Buy now online at Flying Tigers.

IIn order to replace their aging EA-6B Prowlers the USN acquired a specialized version of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack aircraft capable of tactical jamming and electronic protection. The first EA-18G Growler flight took place in August 2006 with the first USN production aircraft being delivered to VAQ129 in June 2008. After operational capability testing full production of the EA-18G Growler began in late 2009. In 2010 VAQ-132, 138 and 141 were re-equipped with the Growler.

RRP £122.00