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AW609 vs EA-18G Growler

AgustaWestland AW609 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹🇺🇸 AW609
Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
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Specifications
AW609 EA-18G Growler
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Boeing
First flight 6 March 2003 15 August 2006
Year introduced 2020 2009
Number produced N/A 165 units
Average unit price $25 million $125 million
Wing area -- m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 13.6 m
Height 5.1 m 4.9 m
Length 14.1 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 29,964 kg
Empty weight 4,755 kg 15,011 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,447 kW 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Overview

The AW609 and the EA-18G Growler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Boeing respectively.

The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 3.7x the AW609's 509 km/h. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 2,346 km for the EA-18G Growler. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the AW609. At 29,964 kg MTOW, the EA-18G Growler is 3.7x the AW609's 8,200 kg.

Unit cost is $25M for the AW609 vs $125M for the EA-18G Growler. The AW609 first flew 3 years before the EA-18G Growler (2003 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the AW609's 509 km/h, a difference of 1,391 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the AW609's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the AW609 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler entered service first in 2009, 11 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.