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Boeing P-8A Poseidon specs, size & range

The Boeing P-8A Poseidon (ICAO code P8) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the medium wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Medium Airliners & big jets
Boeing P-8A Poseidon
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P-8A Poseidon specifications

Detailed dimensions and performance figures are not available for this type yet.

The Boeing P-8A Poseidon is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Boeing. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code P8. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

Aircraft similar to the P-8A Poseidon

Comparable airliners & big jets include McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10, McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20, McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 and McDonnell Douglas DC-9-40.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon?

P8 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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