Indian Navy INS Boeing P-8i Poseidon Aircraft - launch and recovery

[@F22raptor46]

Thank you Boeing for this wonderful WONDERFUL GIFT!!!!

[@boeing737d]

@Justajawnie Actually P-8 is 737-800, but only it is modified. The P-8 is being developed by Boeing Defense, Space & Security, modified from the 737-800. I got that off from Wikipedia. So, therefore< P-8 is 737 class. I was right.

[@MrKasperabhay]

what a smooth landing !!

[@boeing737d]

@Justajawnie Hmm, an interesting thought. I assume that P-8 is heavier due to an equipments onboard?

[@F22raptor46]

Also I wish to see the F/A-18E/F in the Indian Navy as well!!! :(

[@thughes218]

@boeing737d Heavily modified 737 for naval military operations: launching torpedoes, depth charges, anti-ship missiles, sonar buoys, etc.

[@boeing737d]

@Justajawnie Then why does it say that it is part of 737 aircraft and yet, it is called P-8 under military name? Once I see it, I know the name for it, but the shape of aircraft is obviously 737 to me. I cant really deny that to myself.

[@1977Yakko]

India has a pretty interesting mix of Western and Russian military designs. It seems ideal to train with them to get a feeling for how Russian equipment performs.

[@boeing737d]

@thughes218 I knew it. I live in Everett, I love going see them in KPAE or KBFI. I see one like that, I was, like, I know that has to be 737.. Modified, of course. Thanks for the info!

[@Vickysp43]

awesommm.....

[@boeing737d]

Even this plane labeled P-8, it is still Boeing 737?

[@F22raptor46]

Not even the P-8A have winglets and i think its to decrease stability and increase maeuverability

[@innovatorsbuzz]

Wish i could see more of US ammo in Indian Defense forces...the count at present is $ 8 billion worth of planes/equips ordered and another 12 billion due shortly (including Apache, chinook, javelin, howtzers, 16 p81. 16 C17 (10 ordered +6 follow on) 12 c130....and what not.....INDIA WITH USA.

[@icefied]

whrz the muzic

[@jbailey41]

That looked like a Navy pilot landing it...

[@kashmiripundit5455]

bought to fry pigmies@chinese