EA-18G Growler VAQ-134 Garudas 2024 1:72 Hasgawa 02487
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Plastic model airplane for assembly: EA-18G Growler VAQ-134 Garudas 2024 1:72 Hasegawa 02487
The EA-18G Growler VAQ-134 Garudas 2024 model kit in 1:72 scale from the renowned company Hasegawa is an excellent proposition for aviation and modeling enthusiasts. This detailed set allows you to recreate one of the most advanced electronic warfare aircraft, which is a key element of the United States Navy.
Model specifications:
- Scale: 1:72
- Catalog number: 02487
- Model length: 255 mm
- includes full-color markings for the aircraft belonging to the 134th Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron of the U.S. Navy "Garudas" from 2024.
Model characteristics: The model depicts the EA-18G Growler, which is a specialized version of the two-seat Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet. The Growler was designed as an electronic warfare aircraft, replacing the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler in the service of the United States Navy. Production of the EA-18G began in 2007, and it entered operational service in late 2009. This aircraft has also been used by the Royal Australian Air Force since 2017.
Features of the EA-18G Growler:
- The Growler shares over 90% of its components with the standard Super Hornet, including the fuselage structure, Raytheon AN/APG-79 AESA radar, and weapon systems.
- Equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems, such as AN/ALQ-218 wideband receivers on the wingtips and ALQ-99 tactical jamming pods.
- Can carry up to five ALQ-99 jamming pods and additional AIM-120 AMRAAM or AGM-88 HARM missiles.
- Features the INCANS system, which allows voice communication while jamming enemy communications.
- Equipped with radar warning and jamming systems that provide suppression and electronic attack against airborne communication threats.
Achievements and applications: The EA-18G Growler is a key element of military operations, providing support in electronic warfare. This aircraft participated in missions such as Operation Odyssey Dawn during the Libyan revolution in 2011. With advanced detection and jamming systems, the Growler plays a vital role in protecting other air units and neutralizing radar and communication threats.
Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.
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