Kawasaki P-1
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| First flight | 28 September 2007 |
| Year of introduction | 2013 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
Description
The Kawasaki P-1 is a military maritime patrol aircraft developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The aircraft was designed to replace the aging Lockheed P-3C Orion fleet and address the evolving operational requirements of the JMSDF. It first took flight in 2007 and entered service in 2013. The P-1 is primarily used for maritime patrol and surveillance missions, including anti-submarine warfare and intelligence gathering. It is equipped with advanced sensor systems and radar technology to detect and track surface vessels, submarines, and aircraft. The P-1 is currently deployed by the JMSDF for maritime security operations in Japan's territorial waters.
Technical specifications
| Version: XP-1 | |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.4 m (116.1 ft) |
| Height | 12.1 m (39.7 ft) |
| Length | 38 m (124.7 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 13472 m (44199 ft) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79832 kg (175999 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 4 × turbojets Ishikawa-Harima XF7-10 delivering 6123 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Japan | 29 (+41) | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.