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EA-18G Growler vs F/A-18 Hornet

EA-18G Growler vs F/A-18 Hornet at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 1,915 km/h, range 2,346 vs 2,017 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 23,541 kg, built 165 vs 1,480 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Specifications
EA-18G Growler F/A-18 Hornet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing McDonnell Douglas
First flight 15 August 2006 18 November 1978
Year introduced 2009 1983
Number produced 165 units 1480 units
Average unit price $125 million $29 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 12.3 m
Height 4.9 m 4.7 m
Length 18.3 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 2,017 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 23,541 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 10,433 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 8,051 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the EA-18G Growler's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or F/A-18 Hornet?
The EA-18G Growler has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the EA-18G Growler's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or F/A-18 Hornet?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or F/A-18 Hornet?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-18G Growler or F/A-18 Hornet?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 26 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.