US-2

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The US-2 is a Japanese amphibious search-and-rescue aircraft designed and built by ShinMaywa for long-range maritime rescue operations.

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instanceOf amphibious aircraft
military aircraft
search-and-rescue aircraft
abbreviationMeaning Utility Seaplane 2
aircraftType fixed-wing
turboprop
belongsToProgram Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force search-and-rescue modernization program
canOperateFrom land
sea
countryOfOrigin Japan
crew about 11
designFeature boat-shaped hull
high wing
large flaps
retractable landing gear
spray-suppressing hull steps
developedFrom Shin Meiwa US-1A
engineModel Rolls-Royce AE 2100
engineType turboprop
enteredService 2009
firstFlight 2003
hasAvionics modern glass cockpit
hasBoundaryLayerControlSystem true
hasPressurizedCabin true
hasVariantRole export version (proposed)
firefighting (proposed)
isAmphibious true
manufacturer ShinMaywa
missionProfile disaster relief support
medical evacuation
open-ocean rescue
notableFeature ability to operate in rough sea states
short takeoff and landing capability on water
numberOfEngines 4
operator Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
primaryRole long-range search and rescue
maritime search and rescue
propellerConfiguration four-bladed propellers
rangeClass long-range
roleClassification special-mission aircraft
serviceBranch Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
status in service
successorOf US-1A in JMSDF SAR role
tailConfiguration conventional tail
usedFor search and rescue of downed aircrew
search and rescue of shipwreck survivors

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