Expertly crafted for aviation collectors, this Hobby Master EA-18G Growler captures the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge electronic warfare aircraft in authentic 1:72 scale. Featuring the markings of VAQ-141 “Shadowhawks” during their 2013 deployment aboard USS George Washington, this diecast model delivers historical accuracy, scale realism, and collector-grade presentation.
Features
- Scale: 1:72
- Category: Diecast Model Aircraft
- Product Type: Electronic Warfare Aircraft
- Identifier: EA-18G Growler, VAQ-141 “Shadowhawks” 2013, USS George Washington (CVN-73)
- High-quality construction: Diecast metal with select plastic components
- Contents: Fully detailed model with opening canopy, weapons loadout, optional landing gear, and display stand
- Assembly required: No
- Product dimensions: 10” Length × 7.5” Wingspan
- Package dimensions: [Insert when available]
- Recommended for collectors ages 14+
Collector’s Showcase Piece
Add a centerpiece to your modern U.S. Navy aviation collection with this Hobby Master EA-18G Growler. From its engraved panel lines to its squadron-accurate markings, this model combines technical precision with display-ready presentation, making it one of the most sought-after modern diecast aircraft.
The Boeing EA-18G Growler is a carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft derived from the F/A-18F Super Hornet. Entering service in 2009, the EA-18G replaced the EA-6B Prowler and remains the Navy’s frontline electronic attack platform, with Australia also fielding 12 aircraft. By 2014, 100 had been built, with combat-proven capabilities in jamming radar and disabling communications.
This Hobby Master 1:72 model represents bureau number 166921 of VAQ-141 “Shadowhawks” during their 2013 deployment aboard USS George Washington. The Shadowhawks, established in 1988, transitioned from the EA-6B to the EA-18G in 2011 and continue to support global operations, from the Arabian Gulf to the Western Pacific.
Specifications (Historical Aircraft Reference)
First Flight: August 15, 2006 (derived from F/A-18F)
Entered Service: 2009, United States Navy
Number Built: ~100 by 2014
Role: Carrier-based electronic warfare / electronic attack
Crew: 2 (pilot and electronic warfare officer)
Engines: 2 × General Electric F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofans
Speed: Mach 1.8
Ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Dimensions: 60.2 ft length × 44.9 ft wingspan × 16.0 ft height
Armament: AGM-88 HARM missiles, AIM-120 AMRAAMs, AN/ALQ-99 jamming pods, AN/ALQ-218 receiver system
