USN P-8A Poseidon 1: 144 Academy 12635

Plastic model airplane to assemble: USN P-8A Poseidon 1:144 Academy 12635

The USN P-8A Poseidon model kit in 1:144 scale from Academy is an excellent choice for aviation and modeling enthusiasts. This detailed set allows you to build a miniature of one of the most modern patrol and reconnaissance aircraft used by the United States Navy and other armed forces around the world.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:144
• Option to assemble with open or closed landing gear and weapons bay
• The set includes missiles and torpedoes

Decals with two marking options:

• P-8A, US Navy VP-16 "War Eagles", Singapore, 2014
• P-8A, Royal Australian Air Force

About the P-8A Poseidon: The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is an American patrol and reconnaissance aircraft developed by Boeing Defense, Space and Security. It is a military version of the civilian Boeing 737 Next Generation, designed specifically for the United States Navy. The P-8 Poseidon plays key roles in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

The aircraft is armed with torpedoes, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and other types of armament. It can drop and monitor sonar buoys and cooperate with other units, including the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle.

History and development: The P-8 Poseidon was developed as a successor to the aging Lockheed P-3 Orion, which served in the U.S. Navy since 1962. In the 1980s, the search for a new aircraft began, which would have lower operating and support costs. After several attempts and competitions, Boeing was selected in 2004 to carry out the Multimission Maritime Aircraft program.

The first flight of the P-8 took place on April 25, 2009, and low-rate production was approved in August 2010. In 2013, the P-8A was deemed operationally effective and ready for fleet introduction.

Users and applications: In addition to the United States Navy, the P-8 is used by the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, Republic of Korea Navy, Royal Norwegian Air Force, and Royal New Zealand Air Force. The aircraft has also been ordered by the German Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.