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E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs EA-18G Growler

Boeing E-6 Mercury TACAMO military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-6 Mercury TACAMO
Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
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Specifications
E-6 Mercury TACAMO EA-18G Growler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 19 February 1987 15 August 2006
Year introduced 1989 2009
Number produced 16 units 165 units
Average unit price $141 million $125 million
Wing area -- m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 45.2 m 13.6 m
Height 12.9 m 4.9 m
Length 45.8 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 966 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 12,000 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 155,128 kg 29,964 kg
Empty weight 78,378 kg 15,011 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,803 kgf 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Overview

The E-6 Mercury TACAMO and the EA-18G Growler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 966 km/h for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs 1,900 km/h for the EA-18G Growler. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 2,346 km for the EA-18G Growler. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,192 m for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO. At 155,128 kg MTOW, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO is 5.2x the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.

The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has been produced in 16 units vs 165 for the EA-18G Growler. Unit cost is $141M for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs $125M for the EA-18G Growler. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO first flew 19 years before the EA-18G Growler (1987 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the E-6 Mercury TACAMO's 966 km/h, a difference of 934 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or EA-18G Growler?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the E-6 Mercury TACAMO's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or EA-18G Growler?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 155,128 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or EA-18G Growler?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is longer at 45.8 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or EA-18G Growler?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is more expensive at approximately $141 million per unit compared to the EA-18G Growler at $125 million.
Which entered service first, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or EA-18G Growler?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO entered service first in 1989, 20 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 16 units of the E-6 Mercury TACAMO.