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EA-18G Growler vs P-8 Poseidon

EA-18G Growler vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 907 km/h, range 2,346 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 85,820 kg, built 165 vs 187 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
EA-18G Growler P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 15 August 2006 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2009 2013
Number produced 165 units 187 units
Average unit price $125 million $150 million
Wing area 46.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 37.6 m
Height 4.9 m 12.8 m
Length 18.3 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or P-8 Poseidon?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 907 km/h, a difference of 993 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or P-8 Poseidon?
The EA-18G Growler has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or P-8 Poseidon?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-18G Growler or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the EA-18G Growler at $125 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or P-8 Poseidon?
The EA-18G Growler entered service first in 2009, 4 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.