As US Navy orders more P-8A Poseidon aircraft, Orion squadron flies final mission
The U.S. Navy is phasing out a long-time patrol aircraft in favor of its successor. The Navy placed a new order for the Boeing P-8A Poseidon long-range maritime patrol aircraft this month and is set to replace the P-3C Orion, which is slowly being phased out of service.
The change is about more than swapping propellers for jet engines. The P-8A is designed to be better integrated with the…
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