Kawasaki P-2J
Kawasaki · Japan · first flew 1966 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Kawasaki P-2J, originally P2V-Kai, is a maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft developed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It is a twin turboprop-powered version of the radial-engined P-2 Neptune.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 29.23 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Twin turboprop engines
- Mid-wing monoplane
- Two auxiliary turbojets
Look for a Neptune-type patrol aircraft with turboprops in the wing and a turbojet pod outboard of each.
Specifications
- The Kawasaki P-2J has a length of 29.23 m (96 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 30.87 m (101 ft).
- Typical crew: 10-12.
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History
The P-2J first flew on 21 July 1966. It was developed as an alternative to buying the larger and more expensive P-3 Orion.
Variants
The P-2J is a twin turboprop development of the radial-engined Lockheed P-2 Neptune, with two Ishikawajima-Harima T64 turboprops and two J3 turbojets.
Where you'll see it
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force was the primary user. It entered service in 1969, 83 were built, and the P-3 Orion replaced it in the 1980s. The last were retired in 1996.
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