- Diecast model
- Highly detailed
- Aircraft registration number: ZP801
- Measures Approximately: 3.75” L x 3.6” Wingspan
- Recommended for adult hobbyist and collectors. Not a toy.
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon (formerly Multimission Maritime Aircraft) is an American maritime patrol aircraft developed and produced by Boeing Defense, Space & Security, modified from the 737-800ERX. It was developed for the United States Navy (USN).
The P-8 operates in the anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and shipping interdiction roles. It is armed with torpedoes, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and other weapons, can drop and monitor sonobuoys, and can operate in conjunction with other assets, including the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
The P-8 is operated by the United States Navy, the Indian Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF). It has also been ordered by the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF), the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
This Gemini diecast 1/400 scale model is of the first Royal Air Force P-8 Poseidon “Pride Of Moray” (ZP801) which flew it’s first flight on 13 July 2019 and arrived at Kinloss Barracks in February 2020 before relocating to RAF Lossiemouth in October 2020. The RAF declared the P-8 had reached initial operating capability on 1 April 2020.
This model is a great addition to your diorama or aircraft collection.
