The EA-18 Growler is the US Navy’s current electronic warfare aircraft. The aircraft first came to the fleet in 2009 and replaced the EA-6B Prowler. If the aircraft looks familiar, it should. The primary design has its origins in the F/A-18F Super Hornet, the fleet’s current fighter/bomber. All of the Growlers are based at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington.
In addition to the United States Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force has purchased and deployed Growlers.
VAQ-130 Zappers 2020 Cruise Video
Enjoy the 2020 cruise video from VAQ-130 Zappers. The squadron is part of Air Wing 3, based at NAS Whidbey Island and fly the EA-18 Growler. In August 2020, the squadron returned from its 206-day deployment aboard the USS Dwight D Eisenhower. The deployment broke the record for longest deployment without hitting a port. VAQ-130 … Continue reading VAQ-130 Zappers 2020 Cruise Video
