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EA-18G Growler vs ShinMaywa US-2

EA-18G Growler vs ShinMaywa US-2 at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 560 km/h, range 2,346 vs 4,700 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 47,700 kg, built 165 vs 8 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
Specifications
EA-18G Growler ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing ShinMaywa
First flight 15 August 2006 18 December 2003
Year introduced 2009 2007
Number produced 165 units 8 units
Average unit price $125 million $113 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 33.2 m
Height 4.9 m 9.8 m
Length 18.3 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or ShinMaywa US-2?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 1,340 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or ShinMaywa US-2?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-18G Growler or ShinMaywa US-2?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the ShinMaywa US-2 at $113 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 entered service first in 2007, 2 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or ShinMaywa US-2?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.