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Monday, March 10, 2008

Navy maps air squad update

In four years, the Navy plans on replacing 27 of its P-3 Orion subhunter aircraft stationed at Kaneohe Bay with 18 of the next-generation P-8A Poseidons.

The Navy selected Boeing four years ago to develop the Poseidon.

The Poseidon is a modified 737-800 commercial jet liner with its wings configured to carry air-to-surface missiles. Its cabin is outfitted with up to seven operator consoles.

The AN/APY-10 radar will be installed on the enlarged nose of the aircraft's fuselage to help the aircraft track surfaced submarines and small, fast-moving vessels that operate in coastal waters.

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