Overview
The US-2 is a large four-turboprop amphibian flown by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for search and rescue far out at sea. Developed from the earlier US-1A, it can land on open ocean with waves up to about three metres high.
Blown flaps and a special hull let it fly very slowly and touch down in a short distance on water or land, so it can reach sailors and fishermen hundreds of kilometres from shore.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 33.46 m |
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| Wingspan | 33.15 m |
| Height | 9.80 m |
| Wing area | 135.8 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg |
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| Max. take-off weight | 47,700 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 560 km/h |
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| Cruise speed | 480 km/h |
| Range | 4,700 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 11 |
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| Seats (max.) | 20 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 4 |
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| Engine model | Rolls-Royce AE 2100J |
| Power (each) | 3,424 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Toshiro Aoki / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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