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P-8A Poseidon (IOC)
Boeing · USA
In late 2013, the first P-8A squadron (VP-16) deployed to Okinawa. The jet brought a massive leap in sensor capability, using the AN/APY-10 radar to track hundreds of surface targets while simultaneously dropping sonobuoys to listen for silent submarines.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 907 km/h |
| Range | 8,300 km |
| Ceiling | 12,496 m |
| Engines | 2x CFM International CFM56-7B turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Internal bay for 5x Mk 54 Torpedoes; 4x Harpoon missiles on wings.