The EA-18G Growler isn’t here to dogfight — it’s here to delete your radar.This Navy electronic warfare jet doesn’t drop bombs — it blinds enemy air defenses, jams communications, and clears the path for every strike fighter in the sky. In this video, we break down everything about the EA-18G Growler, from its jamming systems and cockpit tech to its combat missions and Next Generation Jammer upgrades.🚨 What makes the Growler one of the most important aircraft in modern combat?It flies with F/A-18 speed — but fights with electronic warfare powerIt uses ALQ-218 receivers and ALQ-99 or NGJ pods to jam radar, disrupt enemy SAMs, and block commsIt protects F-35s, F-22s, B-2s, and strike groups in high-threat airspaceIt can fire AGM-88 HARM missiles and pull first-strike missionsIt helped defend Israel during the 2024 Iron Shield operation and flew over Libya, Iraq, Syria, and the Red Sea✈️ What’s inside this video:🛠️ Growler Origins & Upgrades – Why the Navy built this from the Super Hornet⚙️ Avionics & EW Systems – ALQ-218, ALQ-99, Next Gen Jammer (NGJ-MB)🔊 Combat Missions – Libya, Syria, Red Sea, Iron Shield, and its first air-to-air kill👥 Growler Pilot & EWO Training – How crews are trained to own the electromagnetic spectrum🧠 How It Fights – Radar jamming, stand-off attacks, escort jamming, kinetic strike capability⚔️ Growler vs F-35 / J-16D / MiG-31 – Full comparisons with other EW aircraft🔮 Future Upgrades – Block II cockpit, AI integration, and drone teaming❓ Your questions answered:What is the EA-18G Growler used for?→ Electronic attack, radar jamming, SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses), and strike escortHow much does an EA-18G Growler cost?→ Between $85–100 million, with operating costs up to $25,000 per flight hourWhat’s the difference between a Super Hornet and a Growler?→ Same airframe, but the Growler carries advanced jamming pods, EW systems, and a 2-person crew for electronic dominanceCan the EA-18G Growler carry missiles?→ Yes. It can launch AGM-88 HARM, AARGM, and AIM-120 AMRAAM missilesIs the Growler stealth?→ Not fully stealth, but it uses electronic deception and jamming to avoid detection and protect strike packages