Thursday, November 20, 2008

MPA320

IOC: 2010
Total Production: 24

Origin
Germany
Italy

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
Airbus
EADS
Finmeccanica

Derived from:
Airbus A320

Description: The MPA320 is a maritime patrol aircraft developed on the basis of the Airbus A320 airliner designed to meet the joint requirements of Germany and Italy for an eventual replacement for their aging Atlantic aircraft. The new aircraft will provide naval surveillance and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability.

The MPA320 aircraft will integrate advanced sensors, tactical data management and communications systems, stores and weapons compartments, and a crew area for long endurance missions.

Specifications
Other: Number of Engines 2

Operators

see operators map

Germany / 10 / Planned

Italy / 14 / Planned

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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