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E-7 Wedgetail vs EA-18G Growler

E-7 Wedgetail vs EA-18G Growler at a glance — top speed 853 vs 1,900 km/h, range 6,500 vs 2,346 km, max takeoff weight 77,600 vs 29,964 kg, built 15 vs 165 units.

Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Specifications
E-7 Wedgetail EA-18G Growler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 1 January 2004 15 August 2006
Year introduced 2010 2009
Number produced 15 units 165 units
Average unit price $400 million $125 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 35.8 m 13.6 m
Height 12.5 m 4.9 m
Length 33.6 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,600 kg 29,964 kg
Empty weight 46,606 kg 15,011 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 853 km/h, a difference of 1,047 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-18G Growler?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-18G Growler?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-18G Growler?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-18G Growler?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the EA-18G Growler at $125 million.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler entered service first in 2009, 1 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.