Meng 1/48 Boeing EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircraft Yellow Jackets Kit

In modern wars, electronic warfare has become as important as firepower strikes. The Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft is born for this mission. It can perform various theater electronic warfare tasks such as electromagnetic countermeasures, electronic interception, and communication countermeasures.

The U.S. Navy VAQ-138 'Yellow Jackets' Electronic Attack Squadron was established in February 1976, initially equipped with the EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft and deployed aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-60). The squadron began transitioning to the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft between late 2009 and 2010. In 2011, it deployed to Iraq and Kuwait to support Operation New Dawn, followed by a deployment to the Middle East in 2013 to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom. 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. This kit includes pre-cut stainless steel PE parts, pre-cut painting masks, and two paint schemes. It has accurate ALQ-99 high/low band jamming pods, ALQ-218V(2) tactical receivers, and electronic warfare antennae. The specially designed pluggable main pylons allow electronic pods or external fuel tanks. This kit includes the AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missiles.

FEATURES:

• Includes accurate ALQ-99 high/low band jamming pods, ALQ-218V(2) 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 a folded or unfolded position.
• Flaps and slats can be installed in retracted or deployed positions. Horizontal stabilizers and rudders are movable.
• The two-seat variant’s cockpit and cockpit interior equipment are precisely replicated.
• Navy pilot figures featuring realistic gestures and finely replicated suits and equipment are included. Two flight helmet options are provided.
• The specially designed pluggable main pylons allow the easy change of electronic pods, external fuel tanks, and the AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missiles.
• Pre-cut stainless steel PE parts are included to replicate the precision details inside the nozzles.

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 'Yellow Jackets' for yourself.