EA-18G "Growler" 555/168771, VX-9 "Vampires", 2024 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 10.01 x 7.45 x 2.67 in.

Model History and Information: Wearing modex 555, Growler bureau number 168771 flies with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9), the "Vampires," at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California. VX-9 was formed in 1993 from the merger of VX-4 and VX-5, uses the tail code XE, and conducts operational test and evaluation of US Navy and Marine Corps tactical aircraft, weapons, sensors and electronic-warfare systems. Alongside the Growler, the squadron operates F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and the F-35C Lightning II. In this test-and-evaluation role, its EA-18Gs support the assessment of new electronic-attack hardware, jamming systems and mission software for the fleet. The EA-18G itself is developed from the F/A-18F Super Hornet as the Navy's carrier-based airborne electronic-attack aircraft. The named serial, unit, date and finish on this model identify the individual historical subject represented: EA-18G "Growler" 555/168771, VX-9 "Vampires", 2024 (1:72 Scale).

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model
• Configuration and markings represented: EA-18G "Growler" 555/168771, VX-9 "Vampires", 2024 (1:72 Scale)
• Diecast metal construction with plastic detail components
• Panel lines, antennas and surface details represented
• Pad-printed national, unit or aircraft markings
• Collector display subject

Packaging: Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with internal protective packaging.