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Jetjock863

No go on flight...JAG???
hey guys,

I just picked up the latest issue of "Air Combat" and it has a great section on the 2004 Navy. It gives specs on every aircraft, all the squadrons, expected budget/plane cuts and when types are phasing out. It also sheds light on something I knew nothing about, the EF/A-18 Growler, soon to replace the Prowler. Really good issue, really interesting info. Later!
 
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Jetjock863

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I did a quick sweep of the article, and the Growler, actually the EA-18G, will eventually come to replace the Prowler for the Navy, Marines, and Joint AF/Navy "Purple Squadrons". It will not have the 20 mm, but will be able to be eqipeed with [missiles like] the HARM and AIM-120. It will be a two seater, not a four, obviously. So basically it will have most of the capabilities of an -F Hornet but with all the latest jamming/ECM equipment. It will have a good cockpit, based on the suggestions of prowler teams. I'm not sure when rollout will begin, but not for a few more years. All in all, looks like a good type, both from the crew's standpoint and the budget's.
 
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