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E-8 Joint STARS vs EA-18G Growler

E-8 Joint STARS vs EA-18G Growler at a glance — top speed 853 vs 1,900 km/h, range 6,821 vs 2,346 km, max takeoff weight 152,407 vs 29,964 kg, built 17 vs 165 units.

Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-8 Joint STARS
Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Specifications
E-8 Joint STARS EA-18G Growler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Boeing
First flight 1 January 1994 15 August 2006
Year introduced 1996 2009
Number produced 17 units 165 units
Average unit price $250 million $125 million
Wing area 283.4 m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 13.6 m
Height 13.0 m 4.9 m
Length 46.6 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 6,821 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 152,407 kg 29,964 kg
Empty weight 77,564 kg 15,011 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,709 kgf 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-8 Joint STARS or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 853 km/h, a difference of 1,047 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-8 Joint STARS or EA-18G Growler?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or EA-18G Growler?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or EA-18G Growler?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-8 Joint STARS or EA-18G Growler?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the EA-18G Growler at $125 million.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or EA-18G Growler?
The E-8 Joint STARS entered service first in 1996, 13 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.