Side by side
Route cost is the full bill from the starting F/A-18C: every prerequisite jet and part. Green marks the lower number in each row.
| EA-18G Growler | F-35C Lightning II | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Electronic warfare | Multirole |
| Node price (MRP) | 350,000 | 550,000 |
| Full route cost (MRP) | 850,000 | 1,495,000 |
| Prerequisite jets paid for | 1 | 2 |
| Upgrade parts on route | 10 | 12 |
| Wingman copy (MRP) | 43,750 | 68,750 |
| Extra special weapons (MRP) | 70,000 | 110,000 |
| Part slots body / arms / misc | 4 / 6 / 3 | 5 / 7 / 3 |
| Runs of Mission 16 from 0 MRP | 12 | 22 |
| Data confidence | Reported | Reported |
Buying both
The two routes share 12 nodes (Aileron Auxiliary Pressurization Device, Lightweight Blisk, Flap Auxiliary Pressurization Device, Takeoff Weight Augmentation (MSL) and 8 more), and a shared node is only paid once. Buying both costs 1,495,000 MRP instead of 2,345,000, saving 850,000 MRP. At Mission 16 that is 22 runs, about 1 h 43 min with 1.5 minutes of loading per run.
Which one first?
If you only want one jet, the EA-18G Growler needs 645,000 fewer MRP. Role matters too: the EA-18G Growler is electronic warfare and the F-35C Lightning II is multirole. Special weapon sets differ, so check the full lists on each guide.
EA-18G Growler full route F-35C Lightning II full route Calculate with your MRP
Mission figures are compiled from public reports and not measured here. Data checked October 5, 2026.
EA-18G Growler vs F-35C Lightning II: FAQ
Which is cheaper, the EA-18G Growler or the F-35C Lightning II?
The EA-18G Growler is cheaper by 645,000 MRP on the full route. The EA-18G Growler totals 850,000 MRP and the F-35C Lightning II totals 1,495,000 MRP.
How much MRP do I need for both?
1,495,000 MRP, because the shared nodes are bought once.