Boeing EA-18G Growler Aircraft "168256 VAQ-139 Cougars" (2025) United States Navy "Air Power Series" 1/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Master
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- $141.60
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- $141.60
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- Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Boeing EA-18G Growler Aircraft "168256, VAQ-139 Cougars" (2025) United States Navy "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master.
- Brand new box.
- Detailed exterior.
- True-to-scale detail.
- Includes pilot figure.
- Has opening canopy.
- Includes display stand.
- Officially licensed product.
- Detachable ordnance loads.
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Dimensions approximately Length- 10, Wingspan- 7.5 inches.
- Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.
- It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
- HISTORY ASPECTS:
- The Boeing EA-18G Growler is the U.S. Navy's premier airborne electronic attack platform, derived from the F/A-18F Super Hornet airframe and optimized for suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses. Equipped with advanced ALQ-218 receiver systems and ALQ-99 (and transitioning to Next Generation Jammer) pods, the Growler is capable of detecting, identifying, and jamming hostile radar and communications networks while coordinating closely with strike packages. Its combination of electronic warfare capability, high-speed performance, and multirole flexibility makes it indispensable in modern contested airspace operations.
- Aircraft 168256 served with Electronic Attack Squadron 139 (VAQ-139), known as the "Cougars," a fleet squadron within the U.S. Navy responsible for providing carrier-based electronic warfare support. Operating as part of carrier air wings, VAQ-139 deploys aboard aircraft carriers to support joint and coalition operations worldwide. By 2025, Growlers like 168256 routinely participated in large-scale multinational exercises and forward deployments across the Indo-Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility, reinforcing deterrence and ensuring allied forces could operate effectively in high-threat electromagnetic environments.
- The EA-18G Growler has been actively employed in combat operations since its introduction, including missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. Growlers have provided electronic attack coverage during strike missions, jammed integrated air defense systems, and escorted coalition aircraft in hostile airspace. As a key enabler in modern conflicts, the platform has proven essential in degrading enemy radar networks and protecting friendly forces from surface-to-air missile threats. While specific operational details of 168256 remain mission-sensitive, aircraft of VAQ-139 continue to uphold the Growler's combat-proven legacy in current and evolving theaters.
- This 1:72 scale model captures the sleek yet heavily equipped profile of the Navy's electronic warfare specialist, offering collectors a striking representation of a frontline carrier-based aircraft that plays a decisive role in modern air combat operations.
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