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P-8 Poseidon vs ShinMaywa US-2

P-8 Poseidon vs ShinMaywa US-2 at a glance — top speed 907 vs 560 km/h, range 2,225 vs 4,700 km, max takeoff weight 85,820 vs 47,700 kg, built 187 vs 8 units.

Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
Specifications
P-8 Poseidon ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing ShinMaywa
First flight 25 April 2009 18 December 2003
Year introduced 2013 2007
Number produced 187 units 8 units
Average unit price $150 million $113 million
Wing area -- m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 37.6 m 33.2 m
Height 12.8 m 9.8 m
Length 39.5 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 2,225 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 85,820 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 62,730 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-8 Poseidon or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 347 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-8 Poseidon or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-8 Poseidon or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-8 Poseidon or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 47,700 kg.
Which is larger, the P-8 Poseidon or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 33.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P-8 Poseidon or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the ShinMaywa US-2 at $113 million.
Which entered service first, the P-8 Poseidon or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 entered service first in 2007, 6 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-8 Poseidon or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.