P-8I Neptune
P-8I Neptune
Maritime Patrol Aircrafts
Basic Information
Name
P-8I Neptune
Designation
P-8I Neptune
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Maritime Patrol Aircrafts
Manufacturer
Boeing, CFM International, GE Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Spirit AeroSystems
Date of Introduction
2013
Description
The P-8I Neptune is a variant of the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). The government of India selected the P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft by signing a $2.1 billion contract on January 1, 2009. The Indian Navy will take delivery of eight aircraft between 2013 and 2015. They will carry out anti-submarine warfare missions; search and rescue; maritime interdiction; and long-range intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance. In July 2015, India ordered four additional aircraft.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Maritime Patrol Aircrafts
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
Boeing*, CFM International, GE Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Spirit AeroSystems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
May 15, 2013
First Flight
September 28, 2011
Total Production
12
Unitary Cost
USD $262 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Engines
2
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Ship Missiles: AGM-158C LRASM
Item 2
Anti-Ship Missiles: AGM-158C-3 LRASM-ER
Item 3
Anti-Ship Missiles: AGM-84L Harpoon
Item 4
Torpedoes: Mark 54
Item 5
Turbofan Engines: CFM56-7B (2)
Variants
Variant 1
P-8I Neptune
Variant 2
P-8A Poseidon
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Maritime Patrol
Air > Maritime Patrol
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000294
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
India
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