{"title":"EA-18G Growler","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommand the electromagnetic spectrum with the \u003cstrong\u003eEA-18G Growler\u003c\/strong\u003e scale model from MTS Aviation Models. This premium 1:72 diecast captures the US Navy's advanced electronic attack jet—ALQ-99 jamming pods, HARM missiles, and Super Hornet agility since 2009. Secure yours now for unmatched detail and rapid delivery!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pohm-1-72-ea-18g-ha5154w","title":"Hobby Master HA5154 1:72 EA-18G Growler \"Vampires\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db40c2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db40c2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eHobby Master HA5154 1:72 EA-18G Growler 166856, VX-9 \"Vampires\", US Navy, 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eIn order to replace their aging EA-6B Prowlers the USN acquired a specialized version of the F\/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack aircraft capable of tactical jamming and electronic protection. The first EA-18G Growler flight took place in August 2006 with the first USN production aircraft being delivered to VAQ129 in June 2008. After operational capability testing full production of the EA-18G Growler began in late 2009. In 2010 VAQ-132, 138 and 141 were re-equipped with the Growler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eIn 2006 the second built EA-18G 166856 made its first flight and then was delivered to China Lake wearing a basic grey paint with the markings NJ VAQ-129 numbered 552. Not long after, the aircraft was transferred to VX-9 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine, (AIRTEVRON NINE) more commonly known as “Vampires” and in August 2008 was given a new paint scheme and wearing XE-572. 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The Growler's advanced airframe—derived from the Super Hornet with integrated jamming systems, conformal fuel tanks, and specialized antenna arrays—is precisely reproduced with meticulous panel detail and accurate external stores. 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