Japan’s New Maritime Patroller Makes International Debut
The Kawasaki P-1 was flown to the UK’s premier airshow, but is an unlikely contender for that country’s maritime aircraft requirement.
The JMSDF sent two Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to the RIAT show in the UK. This one was in the flying display, and included a slow flypast with the weapons bay doors opened. (photo: Chris Pocock)
The JMSDF sent two Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to the RIAT show in the UK. This one was in the flying display, and included a slow flypast with the weapons bay doors opened. (photo: Chris Pocock)