Overview
The Kawasaki P-1, previously P-X and XP-1, is a Japanese maritime patrol aircraft developed and manufactured by Kawasaki Aerospace Company. Unlike many maritime patrol aircraft, which are typically conversions of civilian designs, the P-1 is a purpose-built maritime aircraft with no civil counterpart and was designed from the onset for the role. It has the distinction of being the first operational aircraft in the world to make use of a fly-by-optics control system.
Specifications
Powerplant
| Engine model | IHI Corporation F7 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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