{"product_id":"1-72-boeing-ea-18g-growler-166856-vx-9-vampires-us-navy-2008","title":"1\/72 EA-18G Growler 166856 VX-9 “Vampiresâ€� US Navy 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 Boeing EA-18G Growler 166856, VX-9 \"Vampires\", US Navy, 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Code: HA5154\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:72 Scale Diecast Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast Aviation Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable Undercarriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeapon Loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estand Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order to replace their aging EA-6B Prowlers the USN acquired a specialized version of the F\/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G Growler. The Growler is an advanced airborne electronic attack aircraft capable of tactical jamming and electronic protection. The first EA-18G Growler flight took place in August 2006 with the first USN production aircraft being delivered to VAQ129 in June 2008. After operational capability testing full production of the EA-18G Growler began in late 2009. In 2010 VAQ-132, 138 and 141 were re-equipped with the Growler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2006 the second built EA-18G 166856 made its first flight and then was delivered to China Lake wearing a basic grey paint with the markings NJ VAQ-129 numbered 552. Not long after, the aircraft was transferred to VX-9 Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine, (AIRTEVRON NINE) more commonly known as “Vampires” and in August 2008 was given a new paint scheme and wearing XE-572. On November 17, 2008 the air craft had an engine fire and landed safely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41977039749276,"sku":"HA5154","price":259.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/408901_ae4f204f-d2c9-4105-b64c-c9cb3071abaa.jpg?v=1785945803","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-boeing-ea-18g-growler-166856-vx-9-vampires-us-navy-2008","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}