The U.S.Navy operates around 120 P-8As

The U.S. began replacing its P-3s with the P-8As in 2012. The Navy operates around 120 P-8As as of last year, according to the service’s website. Based on Boeing’s 737-800 platform, the P-8A can fly at a maximum altitude of 41,000 feet and has a top speed of 490 knots, according to the company’s website. While its primary purpose is for maritime surveillance and submarine detection, the Poseidon can be equipped with anti-submarine torpedoes and Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Other countries to use the Poseidon include Australia, Germany, India, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom.

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