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P1 patrol aircraft that was developed in Japan all system. Move on to the future operational test of MSDF (front is the first aircraft prototype, the back is No. 2)
March 12, the Ministry of Defense has announced the development of "P1" next fixed-wing patrol aircraft domestically, which had been under development in Japan All system has been completed. The aircraft started to develop in 2001 by the successor to the MSDF P3C patrol aircraft and (PX). From the fact that during the same period, there has been a demand for the successor machine (CX) is also C1 ASDF transport aircraft, became a large-scale project in the world an unprecedented plan is called "concurrent development model PX · CX2". Completed the development of P1, Y. Akiyama, Director of Office of Research and Technology, said "This is a result of teamwork (public and private) has been demonstrated. Tribute to the efforts of the parties concerned that spans 12 years and".
I was 12 years painstakingly All Japan
P1, the development in Japan mounted equipment such as aircraft engine, almost all. Compared to P3C of propeller aircraft made in the United States that has been used for about 30 years so far, P1 of 4 shots jet engine, the ability is improved by a factor of 1.3 in both the speed, capacity increases, so that you can advance to the destination in a short time made.
After arrival to high altitude hovering in the field is not affected by the weather, the transition to energy-saving mode the engine stopped two shots, maritime surveillance activities for long periods of time can be performed with a pair of high-performance water surveillance radar.
To prevent electromagnetic interference with electronic devices, introduced the "fly-by-light flight control system," the world's first fiber-optic, P1 is strong, too, such as electronic interference is characterized also.
Dropped on the surface of the sea a sonobuoy multiple from the sky, in the antisubmarine warfare attack-tracking search and submarines, but to implement localized position of the enemy, features assist by artificial intelligence, such as the sound system at P1, antisubmarine young advanced antisubmarine mission is now on par with good command of veteran also employed.
Response to the completion of the development of this technology, as well as add other naval vessels and aircraft, the future of the Air Force Air Force 51 such experiments MSDF (Atsugi) will continue to operate in sea level test strategy.
In the future, plans to introduce 70 degree machine P1, also derived from P3C aircraft machine data collection, such as electronic warfare EP3, MSDF hopes will put in place a mother in addition to P1.
MSDF aircraft procurement 8 P1 by FY 25. Forward with the training of crew Pilots conjunction with this, we will also be in full swing from the education and training of maintenance personnel.
Planned deployment of P1 is started from the Atsugi base, we will continue to alternate in sequence from the P1 P3C Hachinohe, Kanoya, Naha base as well.
In addition to the core of the system of self-sea battle command P1 is a networked, monitoring activity hit the waters around Japan, to cope with the disasters and accidents, such as the search for a ship in distress. Equipped with anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and anti-submarine bombs, to take an emergency mission to attack.
Reduced in force as soon as possible
Began to develop from 2001, P1-length curtain sea Katsutoshi Kawano has done in 12 years. Become the successor to the long-awaited P3C for us. Say I have been waiting for the day has come. The future, the operational test, I like to realize a force as soon as possible.
Maximum cooperation in the future
I got a reputation as "the use of force may be subjected to" (for P1) from the Minister of this length Y. Akiyama technique. Future operational testing will automatically hit the sea, we will do the best cooperation division as well. I think (complete development) is a tribute to the efforts of the parties concerned that spans 12 years, and is the result of team work of each has been demonstrated in various levels.
Four with about 79.7 t 35.4 m 38 m length specifications P-1, full width, 12 meters in height, gross weight, F7-10 turbofan engine. 8000 km 990 km 830 km cruising speed, maximum speed, distance cruising. Service ceiling is 13,000 m. 11 people crew.
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