P-8I Aircraft

P-8I Aircraft Latest News

India is looking to revive the proposal to procure six more P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft from the U.S.

About P-8I Aircraft

• P-8I Poseidon is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft being manufactured by Boeing (a U.S. aerospace company) for the Indian Navy. 
• It replaced the ageing fleet of the Indian Navy’s Tupolev Tu-142 aircraft.
• The P-8I Poseidon flown by the Indian Navy is a variant of the P-8A Poseidon used by the United States Navy.
• Its advanced sensors, weapons systems, and long-range capabilities enable it to detect and respond to a wide range of threats, from submarines and surface vessels to environmental challenges. 
• It can conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (AsuW), intelligence, maritime patrol, and surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

P-8I Aircraft Features

• The aircraft has a length of 39.47 m, wingspan of 37.64 m and height of 12.83.
• The maximum take-off gross weight of the P-8I is 85,139 kg.
• The P-8I is manned by nine crew members.
• It can fly at a maximum speed of 789 km/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 12,496 m. 
• It has a maximum range of over 2,222 kilometres with a time on station of four hours. 

P-8I Aircraft FAQs

Q1. How many P-8I does India have?

Ans. The Indian Navy currently operates a fleet of 12 Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft.

Q2. What is the role of P-8I aircraft?

Ans. It is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft primarily used for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions

Q3. What is the range of P-8I aircraft?

Ans. It has a maximum range of over 2,222 kilometres.

Source: TH