EA-18G Growler

The EA-18G Growler is an electronic warfare variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet. It was built to replace the EA-6B Prowler in the role of tactical jamming.

Strangereal
The Growler is known to have seen action in two large-scale conflicts.

During the Belkan War, the Belkan Air Force operated the Growler. Notable pilots include Belkan aces Wolkenwand and Springer.

During the Circum-Pacific War, only one known pilot used the aircraft. This was the Yuktobanian Air Force pilot Abelcain.

Infinity universe
Growlers were available for use by United Nations Forces pilots during Operation Eternal Liberation.

Game Analysis
Ace Combat Infinity====Ace Combat Infinity=== "The latest electronic fighter, capable of being carried on a carrier. It was developed on the F/A-18F and is know as the "Growler"."

- Hangar

How to Unlock
 * The EA-18G is available through the Aircraft Tree.

Colors
 * Default:
 * Event Skin #01: Dark blue with silver lines

Gallery

Trivia

 * As mentioned above, the Growler is based on the -F variant of the Super Hornet; however, the latter is used for this role in The Unsung War and The Belkan War. It is possible that during development of these games, Namco didn't know that the aircraft was not armed with either wingtip missiles or an internal gun. In Ace Combat Infinity, it seems that at least the wingtip missiles were deleted in favor of the receiver antennas.
 * It is also possible that the Growler model in The Unsung War and The Belkan War was based on the conceptual Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) demonstrator variant, which was first flown in 2001.
 * Additionally, the Growler model in Infinity shares some similarities with a proposed hybrid variant of the Super Hornet, which includes the Growler's ALQ-218 electronic receiver for upgraded search capabilities.