The Growler is based on a stretched F-18 air frame. So, basically a fighter made into an electronic warfare aircraft.
The EA6-B was based on the A-6 Intruder attack aircraft. Both of these have been retired.
“The EA6-B was based on the A-6 Intruder attack aircraft. Both of these have been retired”
The Navy got their money’s worth out of those platforms.
The J-52 engines that powered those two were tired to say the least......trust me I KNOW. 😏