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Diamond DA62 vs EA-18G Growler

Diamond DA62 vs EA-18G Growler at a glance — top speed 372 vs 1,900 km/h, range 2,380 vs 2,346 km, max takeoff weight 2,300 vs 29,964 kg, built 120 vs 165 units.

Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Specifications
Diamond DA62 EA-18G Growler
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Boeing
First flight 1 April 2012 15 August 2006
Year introduced 2015 2009
Number produced 120 units 165 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $125 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 13.6 m
Height 2.8 m 4.9 m
Length 9.2 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 372 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 6,069 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg 29,964 kg
Empty weight 1,590 kg 15,011 kg
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Diamond DA62 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 1,528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Diamond DA62 or EA-18G Growler?
The Diamond DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the Diamond DA62 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Diamond DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the Diamond DA62 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Diamond DA62 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the Diamond DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Diamond DA62 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the Diamond DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Diamond DA62 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler entered service first in 2009, 6 years before the Diamond DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Diamond DA62 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 120 units of the Diamond DA62.