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Kawasaki P-2J
Kawasaki · Maritime Patrol / ASW · Japan · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Kawasaki P-2J is a maritime patrol and ASW aircraft developed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. A twin turboprop-powered version of the radial-engined P-2 Neptune, the P-2J was developed as an alternative to buying the larger and more expensive P-3 Orion, which would eventually replace the P-2J in the 1980s.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Maritime Patrol
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- Japan
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki
- Operator
- JMSDF
- Primary Role
- Maritime Patrol / ASW
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1969
- Produced
- 83
- Propulsion
- Electric
- Engine
- 2x General Electric T64-IHI-10 turboprop + 2x Ishikawajima-Harima J3-7D jets
- Thrust / Power
- 6,400 shp + 6,600 lbf
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 95.8
- Wingspan (ft)
- 101.3
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 42000
- MTOW (lb)
- 75000
- Payload (lb)
- 8000
- Endurance (hr)
- 15
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 30000
- Range (mi)
- 2400
- Max Speed (mph)
- 345
- Armament
- Mk-44 torpedoes; depth charges; Bullpup missiles; rockets