P-8 Poseidon

The P-8 Poseidon is a patrol aircraft and (scouting or) reconnaissance aircraft. It is made by the American company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security. It was developed for the U.S. Navy.

One of its (main jobs or) roles is anti-submarine warfare.

It can work together with the drone, MQ-4C Triton maritime.

Operators


The airplane is used by militaries the following countries

 Royal Australian Air Force – 12 P-8As delivered as of 2022,

 Royal Canadian Air Force – 14 P-8As on order, with deliveries. 

 German Navy – 8 P-8As on order, 


 Indian Navy – 12 P-8Is delivered as of 2022.

 Royal New Zealand Air Force – 4 P-8As delivered as of 2023.

 Royal Norwegian Air Force – 5 P-8As delivered as of 2022.

 Republic of Korea Navy – 3 P-8As delivered as of 2024. 

 Royal Air Force – 9 Poseidon MRA1s delivered as of 2022.

 United States Navy – 130 delivered, as 2023.

Sources

Category:Military aircraft