A militarized version of the boeing 737 commercial aircraft, the p8a poseidon is intended to replace the u. The p8a, is based on the 737800 erx developed by the boeing company. Update on boeings p8a poseidon maritime patrol plane program. Pete richards aussie born, sydney yssy living in whitehorse, yukon. The poseidon is a longrange antisubmarine warfare, antisurface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform based on the nextgeneration boeing 737, utilising the 737800 fuselage and the 737900 wings. The p8a poseidon multimission maritime aircraft mma design is based on the boeing 737800 aircraft with significant modifications to support navy maritime patrol mission. Poseidon contains up to 7 crew computer consoles in its cabin, has an electrooptical and infrared sensor turret, a maritime surveillance radar and signal intelligence system.
The p8a carries a crew of nine compared with 11 for a p3c. The navy may begin deploying submarinehunting p8 poseidon aircraft to a small airstrip hundreds of miles off the alaskan coast, signaling a new. Russian fighter jet unsafely intercepts us aircraft over. The management of the contracted effort is located at the boeing company in. Navy p8a poseidon could play a key role in finding it. P8 poseidon breaking defense defense industry news. Every mission we fly out of here is classified, cmdr. Maritime surveillance and patrol is becoming more and more important, but the usas p3 orion turboprop fleet is falling apart. The poseidon serialled 168428428, delivered to the navy on mar. A p8a poseidon over the aircraft carrier uss theodore roosevelt. Naval forces southern command to deploy a p8a poseidon multimission maritime. Navy fleet, all five jets currently under contract for norway and the four aircraft remaining for the existing united kingdom contract, bringing the total united kingdom acquisition to nine aircraft. The p8a poseidon, the navys newest maritime, patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, is a multimission capable replacement aircraft for the legacy p3c orion. Two more us allies are poised to buy the p8a poseidon, confirming its one of the worlds best subhunting aircraft and a counter to chinas growing naval might and expansive claims that are.
Not only has the aircraft been the star of the navy in pacific theater as of late, but australia has just ordered four of the maritime. This is the first of eight p8as currently under contract, with four more aircraft approved by the australian government. The united states navy and the royal australian air force currently fly the p8a poseidon variant. With increasing demand for realistic training that is concurrent and affordable, the p8a training system gives pilots, air crews and maintainers. Monday, july 15, 2019 first royal air force p8a poseidon takes flight thursday, february 28, 2019 us navy, new zealand and south korea order 16 lot 11 p8a maritime patrol aircraft friday, january 25, 2019 us navy orders 19 lot 10 p8a maritime patrol aircraft thursday, september, 2018 fms. The boeing p8 poseidon also modified as neptune for indian navy formerly the multimission maritime aircraft or mma is a military aircraft currently being developed for the united states navy usn. S korea, new zealand poised to buy us p8 poseidon sub. Recently the recipient of a mischievous greeting by a russian sukhoi su30 fighter over the black sea, the boeing p8a poseidon continues rolling out to the u. The p8a poseidon is a modified boeing 737800erx, bringing together a highly reliable airframe and highbypass turbo fan jet engine with a fully connected, stateoftheart open architecture mission system. The us navy, since world war ii has built up and maintained the largest fleet of longrange maritime patrol and antisubmarine warfare asw aircraft on earth. In 2016, vp45 again led the way as the first p8a squadron deployed to the sixth fleet, developing integrated antisubmarine warfare tactics proving the poseidon to be the most versatile and effective weapon system find, track and deter, damage or destroy enemy submarines not only for. This custom built p8 model is made from scratch just for you in only 910 weeks, with rush production available to meet tight deadlines. The aircraft was given the designation p8a in march 2005. If malaysia airlines flight 370 was indeed lost at sea, the u.
Boeing to update p8a poseidon training system for u. It is intended to conduct antisubmarine warfare asw and shipping interdiction and to engage in an. Navys p8a poseidon assisting search for argentinas. Boeings p8 poseidon program has a lot to feel good about. Boeing took its nextgeneration 737800 and adapted it for the united states navy and the indian navy. The rollout of the first australian p8a september 30, 2016 in defense. Boeing p8 poseidon flight demonstration farnborough. View entire slideshow here the boeing p8a poseidon formerly the multimission maritime aircraft or mma is a military aircraft currently being developed for the united states navy usn. Why russia and china fear americas p8 poseidon submarine. Andrei shmatko misawa usa navy boeing p8a poseidon.
The p8a poseidon adventure begins for the navy cnet. On may 9, russia scrambled an su30 fighter jet to intercept a target over the black sea, which was approaching russias state border. The p8a aircraft and mq4c triton unmanned aircraft systems uas will replace the ap3c orions, which are due for withdrawal in 201819. Onestop aviation information includes airport location, runway information, radio navigation aids, communication frequencies, nearby hotels, maps, aircraft registration database, airport photo and airplane photo gallery. The p8a poseidon is the navys next generation maritime patrol aircraft that will replace the p3c. The poseidon will spend more time at higher altitude and, even when down low, will offer a smoother ride. The us navy has begun fielding a new generation of maritime reconnaissance and patrol. The pilot of the russian plane identified the air object as a us p8a poseidon reconnaissance aircraft. The p8 poseidon, an aircraft that has been levitated in public awareness by glowing news reports during the search for mh370, has now been spotted sporting a massive ventral radar system, one.
Navy p8a poseidon maritime patrol aircraft squadron completed a sevenmonth deployment to the u. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. In the p3c the same flight would have taken more than three hours. Navys new submarine hunter builds reputation in pacific. The primary roles of p8a poseidon multimission maritime aircraft p8a are persistent antisubmarine warfare and antisurface warfare. Singapore following its inaugural deployment to the asiapacific, the u. Andrew butcher fairford usa navy boeing p8a poseidon. P8a poseidon was intercepted by the russian aircraft, which was considered unsafe because the su35 conducted a highspeed, inverted maneuver just 25. The contract includes 10 aircraft to add to the current inventory of p8as in the u. Tridentsa history can be traced back to august 26, 1943. The p7 long range air asw antisubmarine warfare capable aircraft program to create an improved p3 began in 1988, but cost overruns, slow progress, and interest in opening the competition to commercial designs led to the p7s cancellation for default in 1990.
Navy to deploy a p8a poseidon to help argentina search for the missing submarine ara. The p8 is intended to conduct antisubmarine warfare asw and shipping interdiction. Navy boeing p8a poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft to operate out of its airbases to patrol the disputed waters of the south china sea. A p8a poseidon sits on the flightline at naval air station jacksonville, florida. S navys p8a poseidon patrol squadron 16 has been playing a key role not only in regard to operations in the region. The p8a is based on the boeing 737800 aircraft, but uses the 737900 extendedrange. Its the first of eight aircraft the australian government will receive under the. Speed is a key difference between the two patrol airplanes, the p3 cruising at around 300 knots and the p8 at about 500. Why russia and china fear americas p8 poseidon submarine killer. The boeing p8 poseidon formerly multimission maritime aircraft is a military aircraft.
Navy p8a poseidon expanding operations in asia usni news. Navys ageing p3 orion fleet as the services frontline antisubmarine warfare. Molly boron how long the trip up from jacksonville had taken. The newest type to enter vx1s inventory is the p8a poseidon, the replacement for the p3c. A navy p8a poseidon flying over the black sea was rocked saturday when a russian jet flew just 50 feet in front of the american aircraft, leaving the poseidon in the fighters afterburners, u. The p8a is the replacement system for the p3c, orion. From the p3c orion to the p8a poseidon defense media. John weidner said as he invited a team of reporters on a p8a poseidon jet during his deployment to japan last august. Based at raaf base edinburgh, the p8a poseidon is an important part of australias future maritime patrol and response strategy. Navy p8a poseidon was hit by a weaponsgrade laser during a routine patrol above international waters on february 17. Your boeing p8 poseidon airplane model will be a perfect replication with squadron markings, unique bureau number, fuselage names, and any nose art.
Thanks pmdg for the p8a poseidon included in the patch. The p8 is being operated in the antisubmarine warfare asw, antisurface warfare asuw, and shipping. Norway signs contract for five p8a poseidon maritime. Russian jet buzzes navy aircraft, causing violent turbulence.
Print and other products are available at the best prices online. While walking around the p8a poseidon on the ramp at andrews, we asked vp16 commanding officer cmdr. P8 patches aircraft custom patches how it works guide product videos video design gallery gallery frequent questions faq ask a question contact. Boeing p8 poseidon flight demonstration trade tuesday farnborough airshow 2016 the boeing p8 poseidon formerly the multimission maritime aircraft or mma is a. Norway signs contract for five p8a poseidon maritime patrol aircraft zoom norways plans to replace its ageing fleet of p3 orion and da20 jet falcon maritime patrol aircraft became official on wednesday with the signing of a contract for the acquisition of the boeing built p8a. The first p8a poseidon for the royal australian air force was rolled out sept.
The p8a poseidon maritime patrol plane may not be as sexy as an f. But a turbofan engine is less fuelefficient than the orions turboprop at low level, so p8a operators expect to spend most of their time above 28,000 feet. A look at the p8 poseidon, britains new submarine hunter. Boeing mag in opdracht van het amerikaanse naval air systems command nog eens achttien p8a poseidons gaan bouwen. Bartek kolanko paris le bourget usa navy boeing p8a poseidon. Designed to secure the navys future in longrange maritime patrol capability, the p8a poseidon has transformed how the navys maritime patrol and. Your p8a patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. The united kingdom and norway have also selected the p8a as their future maritime patrol aircraft.
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