The Great Growler Gallery

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  1. alpha6 New Member

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    Yea you're right, sorry.

    I'm just curious why the G model has it while the E/F do not.
    alpha6, Apr 4, 2010
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    HeyJoe Fly Navy! ...or USMC

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    Boeing has dealt with a legacy aileron buzz issue on the Super Hornet by modifying the wing with a saw tooth mod and "tripper strips" (visible at the aileron hinge line) hence my comment as to which feature you meant. The wing fence that you noticed is the most obvious of the changes to the G model and principal benefit is during high-g maneuvering, which is why the Citation doesn't need them. A byproduct was elimination of the perforated hinge fairing over the wing fold that was added during Super Hornet testing to address the infamous "wing drop". As why it is only on the G variant, Boeing offered to add it to the E/F production line, but the Navy opted not to adopt it so late in the production run. It will be interesting to see if the Australian Super Hornets have it as they will be plumbed for upgrade to G capability. Good question by the way.
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  3. badger16 Active Member

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    Doesn't look like the first ones off the line for OZ have them. This photo was taken about a week ago in Auckland on their way home.
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  4. jmcquate Well-Known Member

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    VAQ-141, Shadowhawks, video. Sorry if it's a re-post.
    jmcquate, May 24, 2010
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    Alpha_Echo_606 Pissin' in the kool-aid

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    100713-N-5528G-758 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2010) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, performs the 200,000th trap on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualification operations off the coast of Southern California. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Green/Released)
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  6. AirAggie92 New Member

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    When do you think they will retire the EA-6B Prowler completely?
    AirAggie92, Aug 10, 2010
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    nittany03 We be jammin'

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    *throws up some tea leaves*

    Well, let's see. Hmm. Naah, that can't be right.

    *scatters some chicken bones*

    Well, that's certainly odd. Huh.

    Aw, heck.

    [IMG]
    nittany03, Aug 10, 2010
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  8. AirAggie92 New Member

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    Heh, I take it no information has been released then.
    AirAggie92, Aug 10, 2010
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    ea6bflyr Working Class Bum

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    No, it's been put out several times, but it keeps sliding to the right....

    -ea6bflyr ;)
    ea6bflyr, Aug 11, 2010
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    Uncle Fester Big veiny triumphant bastard

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    It's cuz every Navy schedule is written in warm Jello. You're new here, huh?
    Uncle Fester, Aug 11, 2010
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  11. AirAggie92 New Member

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    Yeah I'm totally new here. I'm the first to admit I don't know much about things like this.
    AirAggie92, Aug 12, 2010
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  12. MIDNJAC is clara ship

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    The jet VT's are still sending Navy cat 1's to Prowler land so I'd imagine it is still a way off.
    MIDNJAC, Aug 12, 2010
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    101021-N-6632S-013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin J. Steinberg/Released)
    Alpha_Echo_606, Oct 25, 2010
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    101023-N-3737T-426 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 lands during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Tretter/Released)
    Alpha_Echo_606, Oct 25, 2010
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    110127-N-8913A-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2011) Sailors assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 perform an inspection on an EA-18G Growler in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is underway conducting composite training unit exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leonard Adams/Released)
    Alpha_Echo_606, Jan 28, 2011
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  16. Jim123 molding (warping) the future of naval aviation

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    Jim123, Jan 28, 2011
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    nittany03 We be jammin'

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    Good to see the iHornets finally flying around with some pods on . . . :p
    nittany03, Mar 6, 2011
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    Nice find on that article Jim! It's good to see our jet get some kudos for the great work it does!
    Jamin'G, Mar 6, 2011
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    US Navy photo of Centennial Paint Schemes
    HeyJoe, Jun 10, 2011
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    Is the dude in the back wearing a JHMCS? If he is, color me confused...
    Recovering LSO, Jun 10, 2011
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  21. MIDNJAC is clara ship

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    ECMO has global SA.....he needs no JHMCS. On a side note, I flew a lot 16 the other day with JHMCS.......I plugged my helmet in and nothing happened...sad
    MIDNJAC, Jun 10, 2011
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    Alpha_Echo_606 Pissin' in the kool-aid

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    110615-F-MJ568-059 JOINT PACIFIC ALASKA RANGE COMPLEX, Alaska (June 15, 2011) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 refuels from a Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules, not pictured, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 during exercise Northern Edge 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Dick/Released)
    Alpha_Echo_606, Jun 20, 2011
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  23. eppstheman Member

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    May be a dumb question but all the Growlers will have JHMCS correct?
    eppstheman, Jun 20, 2011
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    pods?
    Recovering LSO, Jun 20, 2011
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  25. MasterBates Well-Known Member

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    I'm thinking misidentified F.
    MasterBates, Jun 20, 2011
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