060803-F-0000X-017. [Complete] Scene Caption: 060803-F-0000X-017 (Aug. 3, 2006)US Navy (USN) CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Michael G. Mullen (at the lectern), delivers remarks during the EA-18G Growler aircraft roll-out ceremony held at the Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri (MO). The EA-18 Growler is being developed to replace the fleet's current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler aircraft. The next-generation electronic attack aircraft for USN combines the combat-proven F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft with a state-of-the-art electronic warfare avionics suite. The EA-18G will feature an airbo
060803-F-0000X-017. [Complete] Scene Caption: 060803-F-0000X-017 (Aug. 3, 2006)US Navy (USN) CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Michael G. Mullen (at the lectern), delivers remarks during the EA-18G Growler aircraft roll-out ceremony held at the Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri (MO). The EA-18 Growler is being developed to replace the fleet's current carrier-based EA-6B Prowler aircraft. The next-generation electronic attack aircraft for USN combines the combat-proven F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft with a state-of-the-art electronic warfare avionics suite. The EA-18G will feature an airborne electronic attack suite based on Northrop Grumman's Improved Capability III system, a radically new jamming and information warfare system. The EA-18G is expected to enter initial operational capability in 2009. Air Force photo by Marv Lynchard (RELEASED) Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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