P8 patches aircraft custom patches how it works guide product videos video design gallery gallery frequent questions faq ask a question contact. A p8a poseidon sits on the flightline at naval air station jacksonville, florida. 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. Speed is a key difference between the two patrol airplanes, the p3 cruising at around 300 knots and the p8 at about 500.
The rollout of the first australian p8a september 30, 2016 in defense. 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. Maritime surveillance and patrol is becoming more and more important, but the usas p3 orion turboprop fleet is falling apart. The p8 is being operated in the antisubmarine warfare asw, antisurface warfare asuw, and shipping. The p8a is based on the boeing 737800 aircraft, but uses the 737900 extendedrange. A p8a poseidon over the aircraft carrier uss theodore roosevelt. The united states navy and the royal australian air force currently fly the p8a poseidon variant. P8 poseidon breaking defense defense industry news. The p8a aircraft and mq4c triton unmanned aircraft systems uas will replace the ap3c orions, which are due for withdrawal in 201819. On may 9, russia scrambled an su30 fighter jet to intercept a target over the black sea, which was approaching russias state border. Norway signs contract for five p8a poseidon maritime.
Based at raaf base edinburgh, the p8a poseidon is an important part of australias future maritime patrol and response strategy. Naval forces southern command to deploy a p8a poseidon multimission maritime. 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. 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. Andrei shmatko misawa usa navy boeing p8a poseidon. Singapore following its inaugural deployment to the asiapacific, the u. The management of the contracted effort is located at the boeing company in. Its the first of eight aircraft the australian government will receive under the. 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 poseidon will spend more time at higher altitude and, even when down low, will offer a smoother ride. Navy boeing p8a poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft to operate out of its airbases to patrol the disputed waters of the south china sea. Navys ageing p3 orion fleet as the services frontline antisubmarine warfare. This custom built p8 model is made from scratch just for you in only 910 weeks, with rush production available to meet tight deadlines. 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 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. With increasing demand for realistic training that is concurrent and affordable, the p8a training system gives pilots, air crews and maintainers. Andrew butcher fairford usa navy boeing p8a poseidon. Navy p8a poseidon expanding operations in asia usni news. It is intended to conduct antisubmarine warfare asw and shipping interdiction and to engage in an. The navy may begin deploying submarinehunting p8 poseidon aircraft to a small airstrip hundreds of miles off the alaskan coast, signaling a new. 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. 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 contract includes 10 aircraft to add to the current inventory of p8as in the u.
Print and other products are available at the best prices online. In the p3c the same flight would have taken more than three hours. Boeing mag in opdracht van het amerikaanse naval air systems command nog eens achttien p8a poseidons gaan bouwen. Pete richards aussie born, sydney yssy living in whitehorse, yukon. Boeing took its nextgeneration 737800 and adapted it for the united states navy and the indian navy. The p8a is the replacement system for the p3c, orion. Navy to deploy a p8a poseidon to help argentina search for the missing submarine ara. 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. Navys p8a poseidon assisting search for argentinas. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Russian jet buzzes navy aircraft, causing violent turbulence. The aircraft was given the designation p8a in march 2005.
Navy p8a poseidon could play a key role in finding it. Navys new submarine hunter builds reputation in pacific. A look at the p8 poseidon, britains new submarine hunter. While walking around the p8a poseidon on the ramp at andrews, we asked vp16 commanding officer cmdr. The boeing p8 poseidon formerly multimission maritime aircraft is a military aircraft.
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. Boeings p8 poseidon program has a lot to feel good about. The p8 is intended to conduct antisubmarine warfare asw and shipping interdiction. P8a poseidon was intercepted by the russian aircraft, which was considered unsafe because the su35 conducted a highspeed, inverted maneuver just 25. The primary roles of p8a poseidon multimission maritime aircraft p8a are persistent antisubmarine warfare and antisurface warfare. Tridentsa history can be traced back to august 26, 1943. Boeing p8 poseidon flight demonstration farnborough. Why russia and china fear americas p8 poseidon submarine. From the p3c orion to the p8a poseidon defense media. This is the first of eight p8as currently under contract, with four more aircraft approved by the australian government. The newest type to enter vx1s inventory is the p8a poseidon, the replacement for the p3c. Molly boron how long the trip up from jacksonville had taken. Boeing to update p8a poseidon training system for u. Why russia and china fear americas p8 poseidon submarine killer.
The p8a poseidon is the navys next generation maritime patrol aircraft that will replace the p3c. Russian fighter jet unsafely intercepts us aircraft over. The pilot of the russian plane identified the air object as a us p8a poseidon reconnaissance aircraft. 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. S navys p8a poseidon patrol squadron 16 has been playing a key role not only in regard to operations in the region. The first p8a poseidon for the royal australian air force was rolled out sept. The p8a carries a crew of nine compared with 11 for a p3c. The us navy has begun fielding a new generation of maritime reconnaissance and patrol.
The p8a poseidon maritime patrol plane may not be as sexy as an f. 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. Your boeing p8 poseidon airplane model will be a perfect replication with squadron markings, unique bureau number, fuselage names, and any nose art. John weidner said as he invited a team of reporters on a p8a poseidon jet during his deployment to japan last august. 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 poseidon multimission maritime aircraft mma design is based on the boeing 737800 aircraft with significant modifications to support navy maritime patrol mission. Navy p8a poseidon maritime patrol aircraft squadron completed a sevenmonth deployment to the u. A militarized version of the boeing 737 commercial aircraft, the p8a poseidon is intended to replace the u. Your p8a patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Designed to secure the navys future in longrange maritime patrol capability, the p8a poseidon has transformed how the navys maritime patrol and. Navy p8a poseidon was hit by a weaponsgrade laser during a routine patrol above international waters on february 17.
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. The p8a poseidon adventure begins for the navy cnet. Update on boeings p8a poseidon maritime patrol plane program. Boeing p8 poseidon flight demonstration trade tuesday farnborough airshow 2016 the boeing p8 poseidon formerly the multimission maritime aircraft or mma is a.
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