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EA-18G Growler vs R-99 Erieye

EA-18G Growler vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 833 km/h, range 2,346 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 24,100 kg.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Specifications
EA-18G Growler R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Embraer
First flight 15 August 2006 1 January 1999
Year introduced 2009 2001
Number produced 165 units N/A
Average unit price $125 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 20.0 m
Height 4.9 m 6.8 m
Length 18.3 m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 40 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or R-99 Erieye?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the R-99 Erieye's 833 km/h, a difference of 1,067 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or R-99 Erieye?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the R-99 Erieye's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or R-99 Erieye?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is longer at 29.9 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye entered service first in 2001, 8 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.