(22 July 2022, 10:48 +07)
New Zealand’s first P-8A Poseidon has rolled out
of the paint shop
in its Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) livery.
The New Zealand Government purchased four Boeing
P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft to eventually replace the current fleet of six ageing P-3K2 Orion
aircraft.
New Zealand's first Boeing P-8A Poseidon features Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) livery
The P-8As will provide advanced capabilities to maintain
situational awareness in neighboring waters on and below the
surface of the ocean.
“The aircraft features the iconic Kiwi roundel, a
native bird to New Zealand,” said Sheena Vince Cruz, Boeing P-8
Asia-Pacific region program manager. “Although flightless, the
Kiwi bird is recognizable and will continue ‘flying’ as a symbol
on the P-8A for decades to come.”
First flight is scheduled in the coming weeks
followed by mission systems installation.
The aircraft is
scheduled to be delivered to the New Zealand Ministry of Defence
later this year.
New Zealand is
one of eight nations to have acquired the P-8 as their new
multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft.
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