Meng’s growler is on its way in a Yellow Jacket ….

Meng’s Growler in a yellow jacket on the way…

EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircraft “Yellow Jackets”

From Meng

1/48th scale

Kit No # LS-019Expected Release: December 2021

The EA-18G Growler plays a vital role in modern warfare, where electronic warfare is just as crucial as firepower strikes. The Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft is specifically designed for this mission, capable of performing various theatre electronic warfare tasks such as electromagnetic countermeasures, electronic interception, and communication countermeasures.

An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) over the Pacific Ocean, June 24, 2024.

The U.S. Navy’s VAQ-138 “Yellow Jackets” Electronic Attack Squadron was established in February 1976, initially equipped with the EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft. Between 2009 and 2010, the squadron switched to EA-18G Growler aircraft. The VAQ-138 “Yellow Jackets” Electronic Attack Squadron’s motto is “Nothing Less than The Best,” and they have lived up to it through their excellent operations. The kit: 1/48th Scale Boeing EA-18G “Yellow Jackets”, by MENG.

This kit includes stainless steel PE pre-cut parts, painting masks pre-cut, and 2 paint schemes. This kit includes accurate ALQ99 high/low-band jamming pods and ALQ-218V(2) tactic receivers. It also features electronic warfare antennae. Specially designed main pylons make it easy to change electronic pods and external fuel tanks. Colour schemes.

The paint schemes.

The kit includes two colour schemes. A high-visibility scheme that represents the aircrafts of Lieutenant Colonel M.J. Simpson, Lieutenant Colonel B.L. The kit includes both high-visibility and low-visibility schemes. The low-visibility livery uses two shades of light grey to blend with high-altitude backgrounds and enhance concealment, as research by the U.S. Air Force has shown that visual colour resolution significantly diminishes at altitudes above 5,000 metres.

Both high and low-viz schemes are inside this boxing…

EA-18G Growler assigned to VAQ-138 in a hangar operated by Marine Wing Liaison Kadena (MWLK) for joint force training at Kadena Air Force base, Okinawa, Japan, 13 June 2022.

Kit features:

This kit includes accurate ALQ-99 high/low band jamming pods, ALQ-218V(x2) tactical receivers, and AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missiles.

The electronic warfare antennae on the surface of the fuselage are realistic.

The details on both sides of the new tooling front fuselage are excellently replicated.

The folding wing can be built in the folded or unfolded position.