The P-8 Poseidon adventure: Delivering a new-era of maritime aircraft
The US Navy's new maritime warfare aircraft, the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, will reach Initial Operational Capability by the end of year. But with the ever-increasing utility of unmanned systems, why is the US Navy still investing billions in a manned aircraft?
For the first time in 50 years the US Navy's Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) is transitioning to a new aircraft type. Since 1962, the MPRF has relied on the Lockheed P-3 Orion for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) operations.
Friday, October 4, 2013
The P-8 Poseidon adventure: Delivering a new-era of maritime aircraft
The US Navy's new maritime warfare aircraft, the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, will reach Initial Operational Capability by the end of year. But with the ever-increasing utility of unmanned systems, why is the US Navy still investing billions in a manned aircraft?
For the first time in 50 years the US Navy's Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) is transitioning to a new aircraft type. Since 1962, the MPRF has relied on the Lockheed P-3 Orion for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) operations.