{"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. On November 17, 2008 the air craft had an engine fire and landed safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43285224358115,"sku":"HA5154","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5000\/6243\/products\/hobby-master-ha5154-172-ea-18g-growler-vampires-998945.jpg?v=1738274122","url":"https:\/\/www.mtsaviationmodels.com\/de\/products\/pohm-1-72-ea-18g-ha5154w","provider":"MTS Aviation Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}