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Nimrod vs P-8 Poseidon

Nimrod vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 926 vs 907 km/h, range 9,262 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 87,090 vs 85,820 kg, built 49 vs 187 units.

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
Nimrod P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley Boeing
First flight 23 May 1967 25 April 2009
Year introduced 1969 2013
Number produced 49 units 187 units
Average unit price -- $150 million
Wing area 197.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 37.6 m
Height 9.5 m 12.8 m
Length 38.6 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 926 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 9,262 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 13,411 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 87,090 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 39,009 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 4 x 5,516 kgf 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nimrod or P-8 Poseidon?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 907 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nimrod or P-8 Poseidon?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nimrod or P-8 Poseidon?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nimrod or P-8 Poseidon?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 85,820 kg.
Which is larger, the Nimrod or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the Nimrod's 38.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nimrod or P-8 Poseidon?
The Nimrod entered service first in 1969, 44 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nimrod or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.