US-2
Summary
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
Description
The ShinMaywa US-2 is a military amphibious aircraft developed and manufactured by ShinMaywa Industries in Japan. It was specifically designed for long-range search and rescue (SAR) missions, as well as for conducting maritime surveillance operations. The US-2 is capable of taking off and landing on both land and water, thanks to its unique hull design and retractable landing gear. With its advanced avionics systems and navigation capabilities, the US-2 enables effective monitoring of vast oceanic territories. The aircraft has been utilised by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force for SAR operations, disaster relief efforts, and maritime patrol missions.
Technical specifications
| Version: US-2 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 560 km/h (348 mph) |
| Wing area | 136 m² (1463.9 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 33.2 m (108.8 ft) |
| Height | 9.8 m (32.2 ft) |
| Length | 33.5 m (109.8 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m (23,606 ft) |
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg (56,504 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,700 kg (105,160 lbs) |
| Takeoff distance | 490 m (1,608 ft) |
| Powerplant | 4 × turboprops Rolls-Royce AE 2100J delivering 3424 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Japan | 5 | |
All operators
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