Academy 12635. USN Boeing P-8A Poseidon, AUS decals. 1:144 Scale

USN Boeing P-8A Poseidon, AUS decals, 1:144 Scale

ACA-12635 Academy Models

The Boeing P-8A Poseidon is a military aircraft developed for the United States Navy (USN). The aircraft has been developed by Boeing Defense, Space & Security, modified from the 737-800ERX.

The P-8A conducts anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and shipping interdiction, along with an electronic signals intelligence (ELINT) role. This involves carrying torpedoes, depth charges, SLAM-ER missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and other weapons. It is able to drop and monitor sonobuoys. It is designed to operate in conjunction with the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime Surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle.

The P-8A is operated by the United States Navy, the Indian Navy, and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It has also been ordered by the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF), the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF), the Royal New Zealand Air Force(RNZAF), and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). There are currently 12 USN fleet squadrons and one training squadron operating the type.

The Model:

The kit provides three options; an extended FLIR pod, a full weapons bay with torpedoes, and the ability to display it in flight.US Navy multi-mission maritime aircraft. The P-8A design is similar to the commercial 737-800. It's been deployed for long range anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, reconnaissance, intelligence, search & rescue and surveillance.

It is equipped with an infrared sensor turret, advanced radar, and is capable of air-to-air refuelling. The P-8 combines advanced weapon systems with low operational costs. It shares commonality with commercial aircraft providing supply chain economy for production and parts support.

Kit features include:

• Weapons bay and landing gear bay that can be built open or closed
• AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles and MK54 Torpedoes
• Detailed interior weapons bay
• Can be assembled with five MK54 Torpedoes
• Detailed cockpit features realistic instrument panel, well contoured seats, control sticks & back plate
• Varied antennas on the fuselage and nose, including an INMARSAT antenna on the tail
• Can be assembled with up to four pylons on the wings
• Australian RAAF decals

Suitable for ages 14 and up. Scale 1:144. Completed length of kit is 274mm and height 88mm.

Glue and paint are required for this model. (Not included).