Boeing P-8 Poseidon

The true king of the sea

A Boeing P-8-A Poseidon is pictured during an air display on the second day of the Farnborough International Air show in Hampshire, England, on July 15, 2014. The biennial event sees leading companies from the aviation industry showcase their latest technology. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT

Since its entry into service in 2013, the Boeing P-8 Poseidon has not stopped demonstrating its capabilities, becoming an export success. In the coming years, furthermore, new equipment and weapons will increase its versatility to an extreme never seen before, moving it further away from other devices in the same segment such as the Persuader, its predecessor the P-3 or the Atlantique 2 Gauls. When this happens, what is undoubtedly the most complex and complete maritime patrol aircraft developed to date will also be a fearsome enemy equipped with sharp claws. Then yes, he will show off his name and can be considered, without a doubt, the true king of the sea.

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