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EA-18G Growler vs EA-37B Compass Call

EA-18G Growler vs EA-37B Compass Call at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 870 km/h, range 2,346 vs 7,100 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 44,452 kg, built 165 vs 5 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-37B Compass Call
Specifications
EA-18G Growler EA-37B Compass Call
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing L3Harris
First flight 15 August 2006 25 August 2021
Year introduced 2009 2024
Number produced 165 units 5 units
Average unit price $125 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 28.5 m
Height 4.9 m 7.9 m
Length 18.3 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 7,100 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 44,452 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 21,909 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 6,979 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the EA-37B Compass Call's 870 km/h, a difference of 1,030 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-37B Compass Call has a longer range at 7,100 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the EA-37B Compass Call's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-37B Compass Call has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,452 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-37B Compass Call is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-18G Growler entered service first in 2009, 15 years before the EA-37B Compass Call which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 5 units of the EA-37B Compass Call.