Meng LS-014 1/48 Boeing EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircraft

BOEING EA-18G GROWLER ELECTRONIC ATTACK AIRCRAFT

The Boeing EA-18G Growler is an American electronic attack aircraft developed on the basis of the F/A-18F Super Hornet. This aircraft can carry the new ALQ-218V(2) tactical receivers and ALQ-99 high/low band jamming pods. With multiple electronic warfare units in the fuselage, it can perform various theater electronic warfare tasks such as electromagnetic countermeasures, electronic interception and communication countermeasures. In addition, this aircraft can also carry the AGM-88 HARM high-speed anti-radiation missiles to track and destroy enemy air defense radar systems. The EA-18G not only has powerful electronic warfare capabilities, but also retains the excellent maneuverability of the F/A-18F. With its outstanding comprehensive combat capabilities, it has provided escorts for the American combat fleets, and has become an important force for the U.S. in electronic warfare.

This MENG LS-014 1/48 Boeing EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircraft model kit includes ALQ-99 high/low band jamming pods, ALQ-218V(2) tactical receivers and electronic warfare antennae. Its flaps and slats can be installed in retracted or deployed positions. Horizontal stabilizers and rudders are movable. The cockpit and cockpit interior equipment are precisely replicated. The specially designed pluggable main pylons allow the easy change of electronic pods or external fuel tanks; this kit includes the AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missiles. This kit includes two U.S. Navy pilot figures, pre-cut stainless steel PE parts and pre-cut painting masks. This kit provides three paint schemes.

Length: 378mm Width: 285mm Height: 101mm

Features

• This kit features accurate exteriors of the EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircraft.
• The electronic warfare antennae are accurately reproduced.
• The cockpit canopy can be built in the open or closed position.
• The two-seat variant’s cockpit and cockpit interior equipment are precisely replicated.
• Two U.S. Navy pilot figures featuring realistic gestures and finely replicated suit and equipment are included. Two flight helmet options are provided.
• Landing gear details are accurately reproduced.
• The main wings can be built in the unfolded or folded position. Flaps and slats can be built in the retracted or deployed position.
• Horizontal stabilizers and rudders are movable.
• The specially designed pluggable pylons allow the easy change of weapons.
• This kit includes various weapons and equipment like the ALQ-99 high/low band jamming pods, the ALQ-218V(2) tactical receivers.
• The numerous weapons, stores and electronic warfare equipment make the E/A-18G a war machine.
• Pre-cut painting masks are included for easier painting.Decals printed by Cartograf features clear images, accurate colors and easy application. This kit provides three paint schemes.

Markings

• Aircraft piloted by CAPT Jeff Craig and weapon system officer CAPT Tom Slais, VAQ-132 "Scorpions" Electronic Attack Squadron, Operation Odyssey Dawn, 2011
• Aircraft piloted by LCDR James Thompson and weapon system officer CDR Robert Holmes, VAQ-132 "Scorpions" Electronic Attack Squadron, Misawa Air Base, 2014
• Aircraft piloted by CDR W.D. Fraser and weapon system officer CDR L.W. Callaway, VAQ-139 "Cougars" Electronic Attack Squadron, USS Carl Vinson, 2014