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Maritime patrol aircraft

A P-3C of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), also known as a patrol aircraft, maritime reconnaissance aircraft, maritime surveillance aircraft, or by the older American term patrol bomber, is a fixed-wing aircraft designed to operate for long durations over water in maritime patrol roles — in particular anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-ship warfare (AShW), and search and rescue (SAR).

Among other maritime surveillance resources, such as satellites, ships, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and helicopters, the MPA is an important asset.[1] To perform ASW operations, MPAs typically carry air-deployable sonar buoys as well as torpedoes and are usually capable of extended flight at low altitudes.[2]

  1. ^ Defence Committee, James Arbuthnot, Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons (2012). Future Maritime Surveillance. Authority of the House of Commons London: The Stationery Office Limited. p. 11. ISBN 9780215048479. "Fifth Report of Session 2012-13, Vol. 1", Google Books.
  2. ^ Panayirci, E.; Isik, C.; Ince, A.N.; Topuz, E. (2012). "5: Sensor Platforms". Principles of Integrated Maritime Surveillance Systems. United States: Springer US. p. 188. ISBN 9781461552710. [1], Google Books.

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