The renders of the EA-18G Growler in 1:48 will be available next year.
ModelsAirborne Electronic Warfare specialist
In the modern world, electronic warfare is as vital as conventional firepower. Boeing EA-18G Growler is designed for this purpose. The aircraft can be used for a variety of theater electronic warfare missions, including electromagnetic countermeasures and electronic interception. The U.S. Navy’s VAQ-138, “Yellow Jackets”, Electronic Attack Squadron began in February 1976. It was initially equipped with EA-6B Prowler aircraft for electronic warfare and based aboard the USS Saratoga. In late 2009 or early 2010, the squadron started transitioning from EA-6B Prowler to EA-18G Growler, an electronic attack aircraft. The squadron has been stationed overseas on numerous occasions since then, carrying out various missions. Since then, the squadron has been frequently stationed overseas, carrying out various missions.
This latest MENG LS-019 1/48 Boeing EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircraft Yellow Jackets model is 378mm long and 285mm wide after assembly. The kit contains pre-cut stainless-steel PE parts and pre-cut masks for painting. It also includes two different paint schemes. The kit includes ALQ-99 tactical receivers with ALQ-218V(2) high/low bands and antennas for electronic warfare. Pluggable main Pylons are designed to allow for easy swapping of external fuel tanks or electronic pods. The AGM-88 anti-radiation high-speed missiles are included in this kit. Jones, an electronic warfare officer stationed in Japan at Misawa Air Base, in 2022. It is striking to see the yellow jacket on the vertical stabiliser. Misawa Air Base, located at the tip of Honshu Island, is in Misawa City. Both the U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Forces are based there. The low-visibility scheme B is the livery for the VAQ-138 Yellow Jackets aircraft, with Captain Mark Gertman, and Major Michelle Fessenden as the electronic warfare officer. This will be stationed in Japan at Misawa Air Base, in the year 2022. According to research conducted by the U.S. Air Force, at heights of more than 5,000 meters color contrasts and resolution are significantly reduced. Under such conditions, light gray and darker gray are the dominant colors. Therefore, the low-visibility livery, which uses two shades of light gray, is designed to better blend with high-altitude backgrounds and enhance concealment.
LS-019 Boeing EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircraft Yellow Jackets. Scale: 1/48
Available in: January 2024
The motto of VAQ-138 “Yellow Jackets” Electronic Attack Squadron is “Nothing Less Than The Best,” a phrase they live up to through their outstanding operations. Now, you too can build a model of this remarkable aircraft and experience the charm of the “Yellow Jackets” for yourself.
LS-019 – Boeing EA-18G Growler – 1:48
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