Recently, the Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
About P8I Aircraft:
P-8I Poseidon is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft.
It is 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.
Features of P8I Aircraft:
It has 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.
Carrying Capacity: The maximum take-off gross weight of the P-8I is 85,139 kg.
Speed: It can fly at a maximum speed of 789 km/h.
It has a maximum range of over 2,222 kilometres with a time on station of four hours.
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