EA-18G Growler

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This is a reupload because Thingiverse has issues. For those who aren't on Printables, I only have a hand full of models I'll be uploading here before I leave Thingiverse (Which I plan on doing early January). So, if you haven't already, I would highly suggest moving over to Printables, it is actively supported, has no ads, and is more user friendly. Oh, they also have dark mode :) The Boeing EA-18G Growler is an American carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, a specialized version of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet. The EA-18G replaced the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowlers in service with the United States Navy. The Growler's electronic warfare capability is primarily provided by Northrop Grumman. The EA-18G began production in 2007 and entered operational service with the US Navy in late 2009. Australia has also purchased twelve EA-18Gs, which entered service with the Royal Australian Air Force in 2017. Wikipedia (Didn't feel like researching and writing today) And the main tool of the EA-18G, The ALQ-99 is an airborne integrated jamming system designed and manufactured by EDO Corporation. Receiver equipment and antennas are mounted in a fin-tip pod while jamming transmitters and exciter equipment are located in under-wing pods. The system is capable of intercepting, automatically processing and jamming received radio frequency signals. The system receivers can also be used to detect, identify and direction find those signals, providing signals intelligence (SIGINT) either automatically or manually. Also Wikipedia This model was recommended by Custer131 over on Thingiverse. While the fit is relatively snug, glue is recommended. Print at a .2 mm layer height with 100% infill. Both Sprue and Sprue-less models included along with models of individual parts. If you are printing with the individual parts you will want: Without Jamming Pods: To make the Growler without its jamming pods, replace the wing with “EA-18G Wing” or “EA-18G Wing Folded” In Flight: EA-18G Wing Weapons x1 EA-18G Tail R/L x1 EA-18G Engine R/L x1 EA-18G Fuselage x1 EA-18G ALQ-99 Jamming Pod R/L x1 Landing Gear Down: EA-18G Wing Weapons x1 EA-18G Tail R/L x1 EA-18G Engine Gear Down R/L x1 EA-18G Fuselage Gear Down x1 EA-18G ALQ-99 Jamming Pod R/L x1 Wings Folded: EA-18G Wing Folded Weapons x1 EA-18G Tail R/L x1 EA-18G Wing Spar x2 EA-18G Wing Tip R/L x1 EA-18G Fuselage Landing Gear Down x1 EA-18G Engine Landing Gear Down R/L x1 EA-18G ALQ-99 Jamming Pod R/L x1 Print Settings Printer: Prusa MINI+ Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: No Resolution: .20mm Infill: 100% Filament brand: Inland Filament color: Grey Filament material: PLA