P-8A Poseidon
Maritime Patrol Aircraftconfirmed
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is an American maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft developed and produced by Boeing Defense, Space & Security. It was developed for the United States Navy as a derivative of the civilian Boeing 737 Next Generation airliner. The P-8 operates in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles. It is armed with torpedoes, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and other weapons, can drop and monitor sonobuoys, and can operate in conjunction with other assets, including the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In addition to the U.S.
Specifications
| Type | Maritime Patrol Aircraft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 2013 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 907 km/h |
| Range | 2,225 km |
| Ceiling | 12,497 m |
| Weight | 85.8 t |
| Length | 39.47 m |
| Wingspan | 37.64 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 116 | confirmed |
| India | — | |
| United Kingdom | 9 | confirmed |
| South Korea | — | |
| Germany | — | |
| Australia | — |
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