Boeing P-8 Poseidon

170522-N-CR843-313 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (May 22, 2017) A P-8A Poseidon assigned to the “Skinny Dragons” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 flies near Mount Baker during a training exercise. VP-4 is stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., and became the first P-8 squadron on the west coast following a successful transition from the P-3C Orion aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan S. Sua/Released)
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 30, 2019) A P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 taxis on Ault Field at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) following an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission. VP-4 is conducting its fleet readiness training plan in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juan S. Sua/Released) 190130-N-CR843-005

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a military aircraft currently being developed for the United States Navy. It is intended to conduct anti-submarine warfare, shipping interdiction, and to engage in an electronic intelligence (ELINT) role. This will involve carrying torpedoes, depth charges, AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and other weapons. It will also be able to drop and monitor sonobuoys. It is designed to operate in conjunction with the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle.

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: Flight: 2; Mission: 7
  • Length: 129 ft 5 in (39.47 m)
  • Wingspan: 123 ft 6 in (37.64 m)
  • Height: 42 ft 1 in (12.83 m)
  • Empty weight: 138,300 lb (62,730 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 188,200 lb (85,370 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2× CFM56-7B turbofan, 27,000 lbf (120 kN) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 490 knots (907 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 440 kn (815 km/h)
  • Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,500 m)

Armament

  • (5 internal and 6 external) Joint missiles, Mines and Torpedoes

Avionics

  • Raytheon APY-10 multi-mission surface search radar[32]
  • (Advanced Airborne Sensor surface search radar and SIGINT package to be follow on system)

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