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Boeing EA-18G Growler VAQ-141

90 MalikiMay2025  9 days ago

In July 2011, the squadron deployed to the Middle East aboard USS George H.W. Bush. The squadron conducted the first ever combat operations of the EA-18G from sea, supporting both Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom. During the deployment, the squadron's commanding officer, Commander Karl Pugh, was removed as CO after an "alcohol-related incident" in Bahrain.[8]

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 45.2ft (13.8m)
  • Length 59.7ft (18.2m)
  • Height 17.2ft (5.2m)
  • Empty Weight 35,076lbs (15,910kg)
  • Loaded Weight 50,015lbs (22,686kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.213
  • Wing Loading 98.6lbs/ft2 (481.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 507.2ft2 (47.1m2)
  • Drag Points 5465

Parts

  • Number of Parts 1343
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 4,648