The Lockheed P-2 Neptune (originally designated P2V until September 1962) was a Maritime patrol and ASW aircraft. It was developed for the US Navy by Lockeed to replace the Lockeed PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon, and being replaced in turn with the Lockeed P-3 Orion. Designed as a land-based aircraft, the Neptune never made a carrier landing, although a small number of aircraft were converted and deployed as carrier launched stop-gap nuclear bombers which would have to ditch or recover at land bases. The type was successful in export and saw service with several armed forces.
In Japan, the Neptune was license-built from 1966 by Kawasaki as the P-2J, with the piston engines replaced by IHI-built T64 turboprops. Kawasaki continued their manufacture much later than Lockheed did; the P-2J remained in service until 1984.
Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;
- 51st Squadron J.A.S.D.F. Atsugi.
- Kanoya Air Squadron J.A.S.D.F.
Aantal onderdelen: 117.
Afmeting:
- Lengte 392 mm
- Spanwijdte 410 mm
