Kawasaki P-1
Type: Patrol Boat
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Japan
Manufacturer: Japanese Defense Industry
First Deployed: 2013
Overview
Indigenous four-engine jet-powered maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft — the only purpose-built jet-powered MPA in the world (all competitors use turboprop power). Powered by four IHI F7-10 turbofan engines in a unique arrangement that allows selective engine shutdown for extended endurance while retaining jet speed for rapid transit. Features the HPS-106 AESA search radar (one of the most advanced MPA radars globally), HQA-7 acoustic processing system for sonobuoy analysis, magnetic anomaly detector, ESM, FLIR, and a comprehensive data fusion system. Armed with AGM-84 Harpoon and ASM-1C anti-ship missiles, torpedoes (Type 97), depth charges, and mines from internal weapons bay and external hardpoints. Crew of 11 with endurance exceeding 8 hours. Approximately 70 planned for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), replacing the P-3C Orion. Operational since 2013.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 11 |
|---|---|
| type | Jet-Powered Maritime Patrol / ASW Aircraft |
| range | 8,000 km |
| engines | 4x IHI F7-10 turbofan (indigenous) |
| sensors | HPS-106 AESA radar; magnetic anomaly detector; sonobuoy system; EO/IR |
| armament | Torpedoes, depth charges, anti-ship missiles, mines |
Operators
- Japan
- Japan (JMSDF)
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