The Boeing P-8 Poseidon (formerly the Multimission Maritime Aircraft or MMA) is a military aircraft developed for the United States Navy (USN). The aircraft has been developed by Boeing Defense, Space & Security, modified from the 737-800ERX. The P-8 conducts anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and shipping interdiction, along with an electronic signals intelligence (ELINT) role. This involves carrying torpedoes, depth charges, SLAM-ER missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and other weapons. It is able to drop and monitor sonobuoys.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 107.2ft (32.7m)
- Length 93.8ft (28.6m)
- Height 32.5ft (9.9m)
- Empty Weight 21,574lbs (9,786kg)
- Loaded Weight 31,229lbs (14,165kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.295
- Wing Loading 26.8lbs/ft2 (130.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,166.9ft2 (108.4m2)
- Drag Points 9773
Parts
- Number of Parts 362
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 1,137
