MilitaryEADS HC-144 Ocean Sentry
Maritime Patrol Aircraftconfirmed
The EADS HC-144 Ocean Sentry is a medium-range, twin-engined turboprop aircraft used by the United States Coast Guard in the search-and-rescue and maritime patrol missions. Based on the CASA CN-235, it was procured as a "Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft." The HC-144 is supplied by Airbus Group, Inc, formerly EADS North America, and is built in Spain by CASA.
Specifications
| Type | Maritime Patrol Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Military (prime contractor EADS North America) CASA |
| Introduced | 2009 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 437 km/h |
| Range | 2,898 km |
| Weight | 16.5 t |
| Length | 21.34 m |
| Wingspan | 25.6 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 18 | confirmed |
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