ShinMaywa US-2
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| US-2 | |
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 The second production US-2 |
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| Type | Air-sea rescue amphibian |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| Maiden flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Introduction | 30 March 2007 |
| Status | in production |
| Primary user | Japan Maritime Self Defence Force |
| Produced | 2003-Present |
| Number built | 2 (5 expected) |
| Developed from | ShinMaywa US-1A |
The ShinMaywa US-2 is a large STOL amphibious aircraft designed for air-sea rescue (SAR) work. The aircraft is currently operated by the 31st Fleet Air Wing (71st Air Force, 71st Flight Squadron) at Iwakuni air base.
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[edit] Specifications (US-2)
General characteristics
- Crew: 11
- Length: 33.25 m (109 ft 1 in)
- Wingspan: 33.15 m (108 ft 9 in)
- Height: 10.06 m ()
- Loaded weight: 47,700 kg (105,160 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 43,000 kg (94,800 lb)
- Powerplant: 4× Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop, 4,591 shp () each
- Propellers: 6 bladed propeller, 1 per engine
- Boundary layer enhancement provided by LHTEC T800
Performance
- Maximum speed: 315 kt (580 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 260 kt (470 km/h)
- Range: 2,500 nm (4,600 km)
Takeoff run on water at max weight - 280 m (925 ft)
Landing run on water at max weight - 310 m (1025 ft)
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Related development
Comparable aircraft
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[edit] External links
- ShinMaywa aircraft page
- ShinMaywa news release (in Japanese)
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