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EA-18G Growler vs Saab 340 AEW&C

EA-18G Growler vs Saab 340 AEW&C at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 522 km/h, range 2,346 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 13,155 kg, built 165 vs 12 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Saab 340 AEW&C military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 Saab 340 AEW&C
Specifications
EA-18G Growler Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Saab
First flight 15 August 2006 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2009 1997
Number produced 165 units 12 units
Average unit price $125 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 21.4 m
Height 4.9 m 7.0 m
Length 18.3 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 1,390 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 1,378 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The EA-18G Growler has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C entered service first in 1997, 12 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 12 units of the Saab 340 AEW&C.