yardbird78 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 It was just a short visit, but it was there. Darwin http://www.navy.mil:80/search/display.asp?story_id=28779 Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Great news. Is this aircraft a true Growler? The way I've read in magainzes that the EA-18G at Pax are F-models with G-model stuff. Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
Sig Saur & Son Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Some may be based at Oceana. Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 (edited) Great news. Is this aircraft a true Growler? The way I've read in magainzes that the EA-18G at Pax are F-models with G-model stuff.Chappie This almost certainly is either EA-1 or EA-2. I think G-1 is still under construction, not that there is really that much difference. Paperwork and acquisition technicalities. Both EA-1 and EA-2 went to Pax River after a few test flights out of St Louis. Then EA-1 went to China Lake a few weeks ago. Darwin Edited April 11, 2007 by yardbird78 Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 This almost certainly is either EA-1 or EA-2. I think G-1 is still under construction, not that there is really that much difference. Paperwork and acquisition technicalities. Both EA-1 and EA-2 went to Pax River after a few test flights out of St Louis. Then EA-1 went to China Lake a few weeks ago. Darwin It was EA-2; it went by Whidbey prior to flying back to Pax from the "Lake". It's back in our hangar now. Technically, it is an "F" model for logistics purposes (the TMS on the aft fuselage above the BuNo says F/A-18F), but functionally it is a "G" model. Has to do with spare parts and contracts. Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 "optimum speed is Mach 1.8...." What, in a dive after the jamming pods have sheered off? ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Kethan Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I took a "Growler" at Whidbey when I passed through there back in 1996.. I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. That name is just wrong, and isn't growing on me. Chris Link to post Share on other sites
Vesper Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I liked the name, untill I got in the know. . . Ves Link to post Share on other sites
raptor22 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Found this on navy.mil today Hi-res Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I still think they should have went with "Howler" instead ... Prowler + Hornet = Howler ... Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I still think they should have went with "Howler" instead ...Prowler + Hornet = Howler ... Gregg Hopefully, the name Shocker that Karl is using will catch on. I thought Boeing should have stayed with the insect theme- my idea was Yellowjacket. Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hopefully, the name Shocker that Karl is using will catch on. I thought Boeing should have stayed with the insect theme- my idea was Yellowjacket.Chappie I've seen a couple of the VX-9 guys visiting here with "Shocker" patches on the flight suits. I can't say that I'm really fond of that name, either, but it's loads better than the official one...I think I'll just stick with calling it "the 'G'", at least around the office! Link to post Share on other sites
raptor22 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 "Shocker" was still the best of any name given.Nice looking jet though. Jeff Yeah, I like that better than Growler... Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Was "Growler" chosen because of the Naval precedent of having subs named Growler or something ? Karl has a whole campaign going, bumper stickers, hats, t-shirts, potholders, etc for the Shocker name ... "I flush a growler every night and then I Shocker !" Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Some may be based at Oceana. Nope. All KNUW and Atsugi. Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Was "Growler" chosen because of the Naval precedent of having subs named Growler or something ? Karl has a whole campaign going, bumper stickers, hats, t-shirts, potholders, etc for the Shocker name ... "I flush a growler every night and then I Shocker !" Gregg No - in an insight into the intellect of the people in senior leadership positions, it was "G"+"Prowler", without the common sense to realize what a Growler was (and as bad as it is in American slang, it's even zestier in British slang). In a testament to our senior leaderships disingenuousness and duplicity, when word got out in the Navy Times that the VAQ community DESPISED the name, supposedly we were given the chance to pick another one. Questionnaires circulated the base. A few not-lame "original" names came out, and a few great historic names of aircraft past came out of retirement. All suggestions promptly ignored by our inspired senior leadership (though really, we Prowler folks should be flattered they took time out from kissing each others' backsides to even pretend to be interested in anything other than themselves). Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 The name stinger or shocker would have been better Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I like the name Patrick or Bob...........The F-18G Bob. Or Robert when crewed by persons above the rank of Lt Commander. :( Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Sure, maybe the new airframe may be better, save time and tax payer money by standardizing the platform, and it may perform better, but think about how boring an aircraft carrier model is going to look now! :( And THAT's what really counts! Look, it's a f-18 there.....and oh theres one there...and another there......and sheesh..... Bill Link to post Share on other sites
HokieSNFO Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I had to be division lead today for our weps flight in T-2s, and our tac call sign was Shocker. I think I heard Mobile Approach laughing over the radio when we checked in. The best was explaining it to the German instructor in our formation, and then passing the hand shocker in lieu of the thumbs up. If you're not having fun, you're not doing it right. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Val K Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I like the name Patrick or Bob...........The F-18G Bob. Or Robert when crewed by persons above the rank of Lt Commander. Personally, I like Clarence for a name. This might be a slightly dumb question, but will the -18G be an offensive SEAD weapon? According to the Boeing website, it will serve as a standoff jammer etc. but will it carrying ARM's and CBU's to get down in the mud and do Weasel work like the F-4G and F-105G? Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 It will carry HARMs and for defense, it can carry AIM-120s on the cheek stations still ... Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 One, employment concepts are still being worked out. Two, once they are, they're probably not going to be discussed here for quite a while... Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Well, I've seen Boeing promo photos with HARMs onboard at least ... I suppose we have a "AHARM" in the pipeline ... maybe ... hopefully ... could be ... wishful thinking ... Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
Spongebob Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Two, once they are, they're probably not going to be discussed here for quite a while... NY Times will be running the article next week though.... Link to post Share on other sites
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