AN/ALQ-218

The AN/ALQ-218 is an airborne electronic warfare system, found on Grumman EA-6B Prowler, Boeing EA-18G Growler and Boeing P-8A Poseidon military aircraft.

System Description
The ALQ-218 is an airborne integrated jamming system designed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman. Proven "look through" software allows threat surveillance even during high power on board jamming operation.

Platforms
The ALQ-218 is the featured system aboard the U.S. Navy's EA-18 Growler aircraft, which was slated to replace the EA-6B Prowler in the U.S. Navy. Electronics from the EA-6B were modified to fit into the gun bay and wing tip pods of the Growler. The EA-18G may carry an additional five jamming pods on under wing pylons. The system is being considered for modification to serve on unmanned aerial vehicles. In order to accommodate necessary electronics, the Growler is four feet wider and two feet longer than the base F/A-18 Super Hornet from which it is derived.