EA-18G Growler vs P-8 Poseidon
Overview
The EA-18G Growler and the P-8 Poseidon are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.
The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 2.1x the P-8 Poseidon's 907 km/h. The EA-18G Growler has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 2,225 km for the P-8 Poseidon. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,500 m for the P-8 Poseidon. At 85,820 kg MTOW, the P-8 Poseidon is 2.9x the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in 165 units vs 187 for the P-8 Poseidon. Unit cost is $125M for the EA-18G Growler vs $150M for the P-8 Poseidon. The EA-18G Growler first flew 3 years before the P-8 Poseidon (2006 vs 2009).
| 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 maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, used for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 25 April 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 187 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 39.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 907 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,225 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 85,820 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 62,730 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 61 kN ◉ |
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