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EA-18G Growler vs EF-111 Raven

EA-18G Growler vs EF-111 Raven at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 2,350 km/h, range 2,346 vs 3,220 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 39,680 kg, built 165 vs 42 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EF-111 Raven
Specifications
EA-18G Growler EF-111 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 15 August 2006 1 January 1977
Year introduced 2009 1981
Number produced 165 units 42 units
Average unit price $125 million $65 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 48.8 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 19.2 m
Height 4.9 m 5.0 m
Length 18.3 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,220 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 39,680 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 24,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 8,390 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the EA-18G Growler's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a longer range at 3,220 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the EA-18G Growler's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-18G Growler or EF-111 Raven?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the EF-111 Raven at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven entered service first in 1981, 28 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or EF-111 Raven?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.