Gourley, John

P-8A Poseidon: The US Navy's Newest Maritime Patrol and Antisubmarine Aircraft

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ISBN 13:: 9780764359224
author:: Gourley, John
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 22.8 x 22.8 centimetres
Genre:: History, Military History, Aviation,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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The P-8A Poseidon: A New Era in Maritime Patrol and Antisubmarine Warfare The P-8A Poseidon, a variant of the Boeing 737 series, has taken over the role of antisubmarine warfare from the P-3 Orion. This aircraft brings significant improvements in capabilities, endurance, and crew enhancements to the art of maritime patrol, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Its advanced features include the ability to lay down sonobuoys to detect, track, and attack submarines, as well as deploy antiship missiles, mines, torpedoes, and bombs. The Poseidon's capabilities extend beyond maritime patrol, with the ability to perform search and rescue, assist stranded victims of an incident at sea, and coordinate rescue efforts. Its connection to tactical networks enables the aircraft to relay data it collects, or receive information and play a part in a larger operation involving several platforms. The P-8A Poseidon represents a significant step forward in the art of maritime patrol and antisubmarine warfare, with its advanced capabilities and endurance making it an invaluable asset to the US Navy.

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