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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA5155 Boeing EA-18G Growler 168386, VAQ-138 "Yellow Jackets", US Navy, 2018. 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, Size: 7.5" Wingspan, 10" Long, Optional Up & Down Landing Gear, Armaments & Display Stand Are Included.
The Boeing EA-18G Growler is an American carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, a specialized version of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet. The EA-18G replaced the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowlers in service with the United States Navy. The Growler's electronic warfare capability is primarily provided by Northrop Grumman. The EA-18G began production in 2007 and entered operational service with the US Navy in late 2009. Australia has also purchased twelve EA-18Gs, which entered service with the Royal Australian Air Force in 2017. Primary Role: Electronic Warfare Aircraft.
In 2009 VAQ-138 ôYellow Jacketsö began to transition to the EA-18G Growler. In 2018 the squadron flew to Nellis AFB for Red Flag 18-2 lasting from March 9th to 23rd. The VAQ-138 call sign is ôRampageö. Upon returning to their home at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington VAQ-138 was sent to Misawa Japan from May through December 2018. One of the squadronÆs EA-18G Growlers was 168386 serial G72 NL-510. This aircraft joined the squadron in 2014 and was designated the CAG aircraft in 2015.
Stock Status: | IN STOCK |
Scale: | 1/72 |
Size: | 7.5" Wingspan & 10" Long |
Category: | AIRCRAFT |
Design: | F-18 SUPER HORNETS & EA-18G GROWLERS |
Shipping 1st: | 8.95 |
Additional Items: | 0.00 |
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