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P-8A Poseidon (First Flight)
Boeing · USA
On April 25, the P-8A took flight. It was a radical departure from the P-3 Orion, using a jet airframe to reach patrol zones faster. It features "raked" wingtips to improve fuel efficiency during long-duration loitering over the ocean.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 907 km/h |
| Range | 8,300 km |
| Ceiling | 12,496 m |
| Engines | 2x CFM International CFM56-7B turbofans |
Armament & Payload
5x internal bay stations; 4x wing pylons for AGM-84 Harpoon.