File:Delivery of First RAF P-8A Poseidon MOD 45166094.jpg

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English: Pictured is the very first RAF P-8A Poseidon (ZP801) on the pan at NAS Jacksonville after being officially 'delivered' to the RAF.

The UK will operate nine state-of-the-art jets which will enhance the UK’s tracking of hostile maritime targets, protect the British continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and play a central role in NATO missions across the North Atlantic.

The P-8A Poseidon is a multi-role maritime patrol aircraft, equipped with sensors and weapons systems for anti-submarine warfare, as well as surveillance and search and rescue missions.

The jets comprehensive mission system features an APY-10 radar with modes for high-resolution mapping, an acoustic sensor system, including passive and multi-static sonobuoys, electro-optical/IR turret and electronic support measures (ESM).

This equipment delivers comprehensive search and tracking capability, while the aircraft’s weapons system includes torpedoes for engaging sub-surface targets.

  • Organization: RAF
  • Object Name: 38GpO-Official-20191031-221-1412
  • Category: MOD
  • Supplemental Categories: ISTAR, Aircraft, Equipment, NATO, Foreign Personnel, Royal Air Force, People
  • Keywords: RAF Lossiemouth, ZP801, Handover, NAS, NAS JAX, Jacksonville, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Night Shot, Night, Low Light, Royal Air Force, RAF, Equipment, Aircraft, Intelligence and surveillance, P-8A Poseidon, Boeing P-8A Poseidon, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, MPA, 120 Squadron, 120 Sqn
  • Country: USA
Date 00:15:16.44
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Author Cpl Lee Matthews RAF
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