EA-18G Growler vs SR-20
Overview
The EA-18G Growler and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cirrus respectively.
The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 6.6x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The EA-18G Growler has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 29,964 kg MTOW, the EA-18G Growler is 22:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in 165 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $125M for the EA-18G Growler vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The SR-20 first flew 11 years before the EA-18G Growler (1995 vs 2006).
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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 civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus |
| First flight | 21 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 1459 units |
| Average unit price | $630K |
| 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 | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or SR-20?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 1,613 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or SR-20?
The EA-18G Growler has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or SR-20?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or SR-20?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or SR-20?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-18G Growler or SR-20?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or SR-20?
The SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 10 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.