EA-18G Growler College Style Short-Sleeve Unisex Premium T-Shirt
The EA-18G Growler, introduced in 2009, is the U.S. Navy’s leading electronic warfare aircraft, built on the F/A-18F Super Hornet airframe. It excels in jamming enemy radar and communications, playing a critical role in “Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses” (SEAD). With a top speed of Mach 1.8 and equipped with advanced ALQ-218 and ALQ-99 jamming systems, the Growler can neutralize enemy electronics while still engaging in combat missions. It has become indispensable in modern warfare, ensuring air and ground forces operate with electronic superiority.
The Growler is primarily based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island in Washington, home to several key electronic attack squadrons. Notable squadrons include VAQ-130 “Zappers,” VAQ-132 “Scorpions,” and VAQ-141 “Shadowhawks.” These squadrons deploy globally, providing vital electronic warfare capabilities in various operational theatres, reinforcing the Growler’s role as a cornerstone of U.S. naval aviation.
