P-8 Poseidon (see Figure 3-13)
Table 3-15 contains the general characteristics/descriptions of a P-8 Poseidon.
Figure 3-13 -- P-8 Poseidon.
P-8 Poseidon
Wing span
123 ft 6 in
Length
129 ft 5 in
Height
42 ft 1 in
Climb rate
3,500 fpm
Ceiling
41,000 ft
Descent rate
500 1,000 fpm
Category
III
Approach speed
120 kn
Remarks
Manufactured by Boeing. Primary mission is long-range anti-
submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance. Capable of broad-area,
maritime, and littoral operations.
Table 3-15 -- P-8 Poseidon characteristics/description
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