Product Description
-Reproduce the gray painted markings in 1/48 scale
-A plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the EA-18G Growler, an electronic warplane operated by the US Navy, on a 1/48 scale.
[About the actual machine]
-The EA-18G Growler is an electronic warfare aircraft developed and operated by the US Navy as a successor to the Grumman EA-6B Prowler.
- Developed based on the US Navy fighter F/A-18F Super Hornet, and began operation in 2009.
- 2 crew members.
- Pilot and WSO (Weapons Systems Officer) in the back seat.
- AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jammer (TJS) pod, AN/ALQ-218(V)2 radio frequency receiver system, and AN/ALQ-227 communications countermeasures set as electronic warfare equipment.
- The engine is equipped with two General Electric F414-GE-400 turbofan engines.
- It has a top speed close to Mach 1.8.
- Armed with these gear, the Growler can take on enemy air defense (SEAD) aircraft.
- VAQ-137 Rooks, based at Whippy Naval Base in Washington, which participated in operations in Iraq and Syria in 2015, has also been operating Growler since 2013.
[About the kit]
-The kit is a 1/48 scale reproduction of the EA-18G Growler, an electronic warfare aircraft currently in use by the US Navy.
- Plastic model assembly kit, finished total length 381mm.
- Accurately model the characteristic form with a presence size.
-The parts are made by Italeri, a long-established Italian manufacturer, and come with a Japanese instruction manual produced by Platts.
- It is a kit that Japanese modelers can work with peace of mind.
- In addition, a convenient masking seal is standard equipment for painting the canopy frame.
- The canopy of the large tandem cockpit can be easily painted to enhance the atmosphere of the finish.
-Marking selects VAQ-137 Lukes, which operates Growler since 2013.
- Reproduce the appearance of markings designed with birds on the tail.
[Major features]
- Reproduce the US Navy electronic warfare aircraft, EA-18G Growler in 1/48 scale
- Italeri parts, Platts Japanese instruction manual, and original packaging
- Marking select VAQ-137 Luke's marking
- Comes with a masking sheet that is convenient for painting the canopy frame
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Item Size/Weight : 38 x 25 x 7.2 cm / 580g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- TPA-32
- JAN code
- 4545782093506
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 1 per household.