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Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · United States · 2009
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BoeingP-8Poseidon

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
ASW Effectiveness
80
Sensor Suite
85
Endurance
60
Range
70
Weapons Payload
75
Sonobuoy Capability
80
Search Coverage
85
Reliability
90
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009
Operators10 countries
Quantity187
Data Quality86%
78
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
2/4
Post-Cold War
12/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
80
Sensor Suite
85
Endurance
60
Range
70
Weapons Payload
75
Sonobuoy Capability
80
Search Coverage
85
Reliability
90
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Boeing P-8 Poseidon
Production
2009–
Quantity
187
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
78
maritime patrol & asw aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeBoeing 737 Next Generation
  • Mission TypeASW, ASUW, ISR
  • Service Entry Year2013
  • Flight Crew9
  • Mission Crew7
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeCFM56-7B turbofan
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed815 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,496 m
  • Range2,222 km
  • Endurance10
  • On-Station Time4
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length39.47 m
  • Wingspan37.64 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight85,820 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built187
  • Operators9
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2009
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2009Production started
  2. 2021Sale: Germany (8 units)
  3. 2025Sale: India (6 units)
17
years in service
187
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Boeing P-8 PoseidonSALES9records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2025India6——
2021Germany8——
—Australia14——
—Canada14——
—India12——
—South Korea———
—Norway———
—New Zealand———
—Singapore———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) is an instrument used to measure and detect variations in the Earth's magnetic field, primarily for locating submarines or other large metallic objects.
A sonobuoy is a expendable, self‑contained buoy equipped with acoustic or other sensors, deployed from aircraft to detect and track submarines or surface vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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