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EA-18G Growler vs KQ-200

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Shaanxi KQ-200 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
EA-18G Growler KQ-200
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Shaanxi
First flight 15 August 2006 --
Year introduced 2009 2015
Number produced 165 units N/A
Average unit price $125 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m -- m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 18.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 600 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg -- kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 0
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Overview

The EA-18G Growler and the KQ-200 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Shaanxi respectively.

The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 3.2x the KQ-200's 600 km/h. The EA-18G Growler has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 5,000 km for the KQ-200.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or KQ-200?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the KQ-200's 600 km/h, a difference of 1,300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or KQ-200?
The KQ-200 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or KQ-200?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the KQ-200's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or KQ-200?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the KQ-200's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or KQ-200?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the KQ-200's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or KQ-200?
The EA-18G Growler entered service first in 2009, 6 years before the KQ-200 which entered service in 2015.