P-8A Poseidon: An Innovative Strategy for the Acquisition, Design, Manufacture, and Integration of Military Derivative Aircraft

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Ph.D+

2 Senior Structural Analysis Scientist/Engineer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA, USA.

Abstract

The P-8A Poseidon, previously referred to as the MMA, is a long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. It possesses an advanced mission system that ensures maximum interoperability in the future battle space. Capable of broad-area maritime and littoral operations, the P-8A will influence how the U.S. Navy's maritime patrol and reconnaissance forces train, operate, and deploy¹. This article discusses the innovative strategies that were employed in its acquisition, design, manufacture, and integration.
 

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