Which aircraft is an electronic attack aircraft based on the F/A-18F Super Hornet airframe?

• A. F-35 Lightning II
• B. P-8A Poseidon
• C. C-27J Spartan
• D. EA-18G Growler

Answer: (D)

An electronic attack aircraft built on the F/A-18F Super Hornet airframe is the EA-18G Growler. It stays with the two-seat Super Hornet design but adds a dedicated electronic warfare suite that enables it to jam or degrade enemy radar and communications, providing electronic support and suppression for friendly operations. This makes it a specialized EW platform, distinct from other aircraft that perform different roles on different airframes. The other options are not based on the F/A-18 airframe for electronic attack: one is a stealth fighter, another is a maritime patrol aircraft, and another is a small transport. The Growler is the one that matches the description.