"Jim Carriere" wrote in message
.. .
My interpretation of his criticisms is the typical litany of E/F
airframe-based complaints: short range, not as fast as the F-18C let
alone the F-14. Maybe a cliche sums it up, "Mr. Right Now" instead of
"Mr. Right."

I guess there are two comparisons. EA-18G vs EA-6B and EA-18G vs something
else.