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
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
