A46-306 is a Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It is part of No. 6 Squadron, based at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Key Aircraft InformationRole: The Growler is a specialized variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet designed for Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA). It uses advanced sensors and jamming pods (like the ALQ-99) to disrupt enemy radars and communications.Special Livery: This specific airframe is well-known for its 100th Anniversary livery, featuring a distinctive dark tail with a yellow and blue squadron lightning flash to commemorate the squadron's formation in 1917.Recent Appearances:Richmond Airshow 2025: A46-306 was on static display at RAAF Base Richmond in late September 2025.Exercise Pitch Black 2024: It participated in large-scale exercises and public displays over Darwin in July 2024.Riverfire: It is frequently scheduled for flypasts at the annual Brisbane Riverfire festival. A46-306 | Boeing EA-18G Growler | Australia - Royal Australian Air ...A46-306 | Boeing EA-18G Growler | Australia - Royal Australian Air ...Scale Models for CollectorsBecause of its unique livery, A46-306 is a popular subject for scale modelers:Model Kits:Hasegawa (1/48 scale): Offers a specialized "100th Anniversary" edition specifically for this RAAF airframe.Italeri & Meng (1/48 scale): These kits can be modified using aftermarket decals (like those from DCS World skins) to recreate A46-306.Digital Skins: For flight simulation enthusiasts, high-resolution liveries of A46-306 are available for the F/A-18EFG Superbug Mod in DCS World. General SpecificationsCrew: 2 (Pilot and Electronic Warfare Officer).Engines: 2 × General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofans.Top Speed: Mach 1.8.Weapons: Equipped with AIM-9X Air to Air QAAM missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAMs for self-defense.