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Code¡§4545782079326

PLATZ/ITALERI 1/48 US Navy Electronic Warfare Aircraft EA-18G Growler "VAQ-132 Scorpions

About the Aircraft

The EA-18G Growler has been in operation since 2009 by the U.S. Navy. It is an electronic warfare aircraft developed based on the F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter and as a successor to the EA-6B Prowler. It is equipped with advanced electronic warfare equipment such as an AN/ALQ-99 tactical jamming system and ALQ-227 communication jamming system. In addition to a dedicated system officer with the pilot in the tandem cockpit, the EA-18G Growler demonstrates high electronic warfare capability. The EA-18G Growler is also deployed in the U.S. Navy's electronic warfare Squadron VAQ-132 Scorpions, which are regularly deployed in Japan, and is playing an active role.

About the Kit

It is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the EA-18G Growler, a US Navy electronic warfare aircraft in 1/48 scale.
¡ú The parts are made by ITALERI, and the finish size is 38.1cm in length.
¡úThe shape of airframe, panel line, and details are reproduced in fine detail.
¡úVarious equipment mounted under the wings and fuselage is also modeled realistically in full of volume.
¡úCome with a masking sheet convenient for canopy painting.
¡úMarking for two of Squadron VAQ-132 Scorpions.
¡úThe decal is silkscreen printing made by Italian Cartograf with high quality.