Kawasaki UP-1
The Kawasaki P-1 is a Japanese maritime patrol aircraft designed from the outset to hunt submarines rather than being adapted from an airliner. Its four turbofan engines offer long over-water range, while a fly-by-light control system uses optical signals resistant to electromagnetic interference. The aircraft carries sonar buoys, radar, magnetic sensors, and anti-submarine weapons internally. Its four-engine layout makes it a rare modern alternative to the Boeing P-8, which uses only two engines.
Did you know?
Unlike the twin-engine Boeing P-8, Japan's Kawasaki P-1 patrol aircraft uses four turbofans and a fly-by-light control system resistant to electromagnetic interference.
Specifications
| Length | 38 m (125 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.4 m (116 ft) |
| Height | 12.1 m (40 ft) |
| Crew | 11 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 80 t |
| Range | 4,300 NM (7,964 km) |
| Maximum speed | 540 kt (1,000 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Engines | 4x IHI F7-10 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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