Fuel consumption of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon examined
A look at how much fuel the Boeing P-8A Poseidon burns per mile, given the long ocean patrols and sensor and weapons loads it carries.
The Boeing P-8A Poseidon is built for missions far removed from the aircraft usually judged on fuel economy. It flies hundreds or thousands of miles out over the ocean hunting for ships and submarines, then spends hours on station.
Its sensors are sophisticated, and it can carry weapons for targets it may never meet. That demands a lot of fuel. So how much does the Poseidon consume for each mile it flies?
Sources
- simpleflying.comHow Many Miles Per Gallon Does A P-8A Poseidon Get?