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Kawasaki P-1 vs P-8 Poseidon

Kawasaki P-1 vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 996 vs 907 km/h, range 8,000 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 79,832 vs 85,820 kg, built 60 vs 187 units.

Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
Kawasaki P-1 P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Boeing
First flight 28 September 2007 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2013 2013
Number produced 60 units 187 units
Average unit price $141.5 million $150 million
Wingspan 35.4 m 37.6 m
Height 12.1 m 12.8 m
Length 38.0 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 996 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 8,000 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 13,472 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,832 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight -- kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,123 kgf 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 907 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 79,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 38.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki P-1 at $142 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon entered service first in 2013, 0 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.