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Boeing P-8 Poseidon
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On June 14, 2004 Boeing was
awarded a $3.89 billion contract to develop the P-8 which is based on
the 737-800.
The P-8A Poseidon is a long-range anti-submarine
warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance aircraft capable of broad-area, maritime and littoral
operations.
The P-8A is being developed by a Boeing-led
industry team that consists of CFM International, Northrop Grumman,
Raytheon, GE Aviation and Spirit AeroSystems.
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The U.S. Navy plans to purchase 117 P-8As to replace its
fleet of P-3C aircraft. The first test aircraft began formal flight
testing in late 2009. Initial operational capability is slated for 2013.
Boeing P-8a Poseidon "sub-hunter" video
P8 Poseidon Replaces P3 Orion video
Boeing P-8A Poseidon first flight video |
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Poseidon Links
Boeing P-8 Poseidon Home Page
Naval Technology
Raytheon
Northrop Grumman
CFM International
Spirit
AeroSystems |
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General Characteristics:
Propulsion:
Two CFM56-7 engines providing 27,000 pounds
thrust each Length: 129.5 feet (39.47 meters)
Wing Span: 123.6 feet (37.64 meters)
Height: 42.1 feet (12.83 meters)
Maximum Takeoff Gross Weight: 189,700 pounds (85,139 kilograms)
Speed: 490 knots (564 mi/h, 789 km/h)
Range: 1,200+ nautical miles, with 4 hours on station (1,381 miles,
2,222 kilometers)
Ceiling: 41,000 feet (12,496 meters)
Crew: 9
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P-8A T1 Poseidon arriving at Pax River 2010
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This site and its entire contents have been compiled and built by Norman Bernicky
(AT-2 VP-40 1978-1981) from his personal collection, submitted content and from websites.
Source references are listed when available. This site is not endorsed or approved by the U.S.
Navy.
The contents are solely intended to preserve the history and memory of
VP-40 and NAS Moffett Field, California. |
