Boeing P-8I aircraft.

 

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• About aircraft :- Boeing defense developed a military aircraft Boeing P-8 Poseidon formally know as Multimission Maritime Aircraft. It was developed for the United States Navy (USN) by modifying 737-800ERX aircraft. Boeing P-8 performs role in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and shipping interdiction. Torpedoes, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, etc are some weapons that are attached to aircraft.

• Some highlights :- 

1. Performs role of Maritime patrol aircraft.
2. It is originated from United States. 
3. It is manufactured by Boeing. 
4. It is used by United States Navy, Indian Navy, Royal Australian air Force, and Royal air Force. 
5. Its approximate unit cost is US$256.5million.

• Boeing P-8I for India :- Boeing P-8A has customized and present in form of Boeing P-8I for Indian Navy. Boeing P-8I has two major components which are not affixed in Boeing P-8A. Those components are a Telephonics APS-143 OceanEye aft radar and a magnetic anomaly detector (MAD). Boeing P-8I can exchange tactical data with Indian Navy aircraft, ships and shore establishments with help of The Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Data Link II communications. AGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles and Mk 54 All-Up-Round Lightweight torpedoes are purchased by India for Boeing P-8I. 

• Some general characteristics of Boeing P-8I :- 

1. Its length is 39.47 meters. 
2. Its wing span is 37.64 meters. 
3. Its height is 12.83 meters. 
4. Its maximum takeoff gross weight is 85139 kilograms. 
5. Its speed is 789 km/h (490 knots). 
6. Its propulsion is based on Two CFM56-7 engines providing 27,300 pounds thrust each. 
7. Its ceiling is 12496 meters.