Boeing P-8A Poseidon

Boeing P-8A Poseidon

Type: Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Domain: air

Country of Origin: United States

Manufacturer: Boeing

First Deployed: 2013

Overview

The Boeing P-8A Poseidon is a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft based on the Boeing 737-800ERX airframe, operated by 10+ nations. Replaces the P-3C Orion. Equipped with AN/APY-10 radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors, magnetic anomaly detector (MAD-XR), and sonobuoys. Armed with Mk 54 torpedoes, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and depth charges. Cruising speed: 907 km/h, range: 8,300 km, endurance: 10+ hours. Key operators: US Navy (100+), UK RAF, Australia, India, Norway, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, South Korea.

Technical Specifications

crew9
range2,222 km
ceiling12,500 m
sensorsAN/APY-10 multi-mission radar, sonobuoys, EO/IR, MAD (external pod)
armamentMk 54 torpedoes, Harpoon missiles, mines, Small Diameter Bomb
platformBoeing 737-800ERX airframe
endurance~10 hours

Operators

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