Americal P8 Posiden Maritime patrol Aiircraft on approach to its future home base at RAF Lossiemouth on the North East scottish coast

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The P-8 is to replace the P-3 Orion. At first, it will be equipped with legacy P-3 systems, but later upgrades will incorporate more advanced technology. The Government Accountability Office credited the incremental approach with keeping the project on schedule and on budget. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) deleted the requirement for the P-8A to be equipped with magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) equipment as part of an effort to reduce weight by 3,500 lb (1,600 kg) for improved endurance and range. A hydrocarbon sensor detects fuel vapors from diesel-powered submarines and ships. The UK RAF are scheduled to take delivery of 9 of these aircraft .

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Size: 6100px × 4013px
Location: RAF Lossiemouth North East Scotland UK.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: navy, states, united