The U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G Growler, based on the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet airframe, registered 166896 with military code AF-500 and unit markings VAQ-129, features Vader tail art and custom livery. It is a carrier-capable, twin-engine electronic warfare aircraft, shown in air-to-air flight at the Abbotsford International Airshow in Canada, 2025. The Growler is designed for electronic attack, jamming, and radar suppression missions, combining advanced avionics with combat-ready performance.

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