Diamond DA62 vs EA-18G Growler
Overview
The Diamond DA62 and the EA-18G Growler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Boeing respectively.
The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 5.1x the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h. The Diamond DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 2,346 km for the EA-18G Growler. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 6,069 m for the Diamond DA62. At 29,964 kg MTOW, the EA-18G Growler is 13:1 the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.
The Diamond DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 165 for the EA-18G Growler. Unit cost is $1.9M for the Diamond DA62 vs $125M for the EA-18G Growler. The EA-18G Growler first flew 6 years before the Diamond DA62 (2006 vs 2012).
| Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| First flight | 1 April 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| American carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, primarily deployed by the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 August 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $125 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 372 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,590 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 66 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,964 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,011 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 kgf ◉ |
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