EA-18G Growler vs King Air 90
Overview
The EA-18G Growler and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Beechcraft respectively.
The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 3.8x the King Air 90's 494 km/h. The EA-18G Growler has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 29,964 kg MTOW, the EA-18G Growler is 5.6x the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in 165 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 42 years before the EA-18G Growler (1964 vs 2006).
| American carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, primarily deployed by the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 August 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $125 million |
| American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,964 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,011 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or King Air 90?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 1,406 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or King Air 90?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or King Air 90?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or King Air 90?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 45 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.