The Plane that is Going to Save the World?

[@archangelmichael1978]

I had the honor of working with the legendary P-3 for a short time. I gained a lot of respect for those guys. It's a remarkable aircraft. Japan's P-1 just improves on what was already a great platform and makes it even better.

[@KyleCowden]

I'm weird in that I actually like the sounds of military aircraft when I stay at Navy Lodges and the like. My stay at JAX was cool because apart from the Goshawks, Texan IIs and the occasional Hornet I was used to at KNPA, I was treated to the variety of the S-3s and P/E-3s that approached directly over our MWR cabin.

[@ShenandoahShelty]

I thought the P3 was replaced by the P8 a while back.

[@user-pn3im5sm7k]

They did the same with the F-16. The 'Mitsubishi F-2 "Viper Zero" is all around an improvement on an already great fighter platform.

[@KyleCowden]

@@ShenandoahShelty our stay at JAX was like 15 years ago. I'm sure the whine of the P-8 is what I'd hear if we went today.

[@captainaxle438]

It ain't going to save nothing. Subsonic sitting duck hypersonic missile target

[@vincedibona4687]

Watch how this plane takes off - no fuss, no big pitch, it just elevates. It really wants to fly!

[@scotabot7826]

So true!! A full power TO with a high pitch angle, would be absolutely breath-taking!!

[@WhiskyCanuck]

An aggressive rotation on takeoff with a plane with a long tail boom like this would risk causing a lot of tail strikes. They would need to keep it fairly level for both takeoff and landing.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I had the same thoughts. It just floats up! Very cool plane

[@mrmcphilsconfidential8562]

Japan's strong military is vital to world peace. This contribution is one of the best examples of great tech to come.

[@CharlsonCKim]

just like the last time they had a strong military

[@Charlie-hz3tk]

@@CharlsonCKim😂😂😂😂. Aaaah Sooo

[@grapeknutz]

80 some odd years ago, Japan was the enemy, now they are our friends fighting the Chinese and Russians, imagine that!

[@timbowmar4041]

They are commies

[@scotabot7826]

Story of the whole world!!

[@fazole]

In 1814, the British burned the Capitol. In 1930s Havana was an even wilder party spot than Las Vegas. In 1968 Hue was a battlezone, now it's tourist spot. Soviet Union was closed off, Russia was opened to visitors, now it's closed again. Politics.

[@Unloadonyou]

They're currently fighting?? When were bullets exchanged?

[@hughjass1044]

Yup. That's the way it goes. My grand dad fought the Germans at The Somme. My dad was chased out of Singapore by the Japanese. During my military career, I worked closely with both and was proud to do so.

[@byronharano2391]

I am happy Nippon is our Pacific ally today. ❤

[@Stroopwaffe1]

Love Japan, I raced 5 Kawasakis 2 KX80s and 3 KX100s my last kX100 was raced by myself in National competitions (UK), also raced on a Suzuki RM80 and a RM125. I also worked with Japanese Koi Carp and presently own a Japanese Akita.

[@phillipallen3259]

I'm certainly glad about two things. First I'm glad we are allies with the Japanese. Second I'm glad that they have taken it upon themselves to start creating what they want instead of just getting equipment from us, they are a very innovative country. I believe the entire world can benefit from that.

[@scotabot7826]

So, So very True. When I buy my products, I try and make sure they were designed and manufactured in Japan, especially my automobiles. Proof is in the pudding. Datsun/Nissian and Toyota/Lexus, nothing else. My whole life!!

[@maskedavenger2578]

⁠@@scotabot7826The Japanese are getting stuff made in Chinese factory’s . Firms like Honda ,Suzuki ,Yamaha & Kawasaki . There is more than a good chance ,that any vehicle you drive or ride ,will contain some components ,maybe an engine ,or even wholly built in a Chinese factory in China . Every modern aircraft that flies ,will have at least one or two parts manufactured with Chinese sourced components .

[@billpetersen298]

@@maskedavenger2578We need to fix that vulnerability.

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@billpetersen298 It’s like bolting the stable door after the horse had bolted , or realising the Trojan horse is full of attacking invaders after being allowed though the city gates . The world is going to hell in a handcart ,pulled along by globalist megalomaniacs . I am one of the lucky ones I won’t be around to see the results when the 💩really hits the fan .

[@MarkBarrack]

​@@scotabot7826not a bad way to go. Just a guess but you are not older than 40, because this wasn't always true. I believe if not for japan we would not have advanced our society norms of standards for many years. Korea is worth looking at too.

[@johnnyallred3753]

I like what the P1 is and has to offer!!.

[@Chris_at_Home]

I do too. It can continue its mission with one engine out. I wonder what the procedure is if a P-8 has an engine failure? I know first hand that a P-3 would continue a patrol with an engine failure.

[@jacobmccandles1767]

​@@Chris_at_Home with a long runway and a light load, a 737-800 can take off with one engine. Flying is no problem.

[@sundragon7703]

One of the attractive features of the P-1 are the big windows for the flight crew.

[@Sacto1654]

I'm not surprised Kawasaki built this plane. Japan is surrounded by ocean and the fact they are next to Russia and very close to China ocean-wise, and as such they need extensive ASW capability, especially in the Sea of Japan.

[@KyleCowden]

I'm betting that, for the first time in a long time, we in the US end up importing the P-1.

[@Sacto1654]

@@KyleCowden No need. The US Navy has already taken delivery of 130 P-8A _Poseidon_ ASW planes.

[@johnlicht9151]

The Japanese have always had strong aviation technology capability creativity. Having decided to embrace its own independent flight courses is welcomed. It provides additional technical resources that will be shared with its allies as well as its commercial applications. Well done!

[@user-de2zo1bw4d]

Didn’t realise how big it was till i saw it side by side with the P8

[@hunterm4188]

Badass bird 🤙🏻

[@maritimeus]

How will they spot the subs if they’re squinting?

[@mauricio-wq5lu]

It appears that Japan has come up with a winner.

[@Jason-7212]

Japan also operates a ShinMaywa US-2 Flying Boat in the Anti-Submarine, Anti-shipping, Maritime Patrol, and Air Sea Rescue roles.

[@martinchamberlain542]

I saw one of these at RIAT a few years ago, and was seriously impressed. They were marketing it to the R A F, but we went with the Boeing P8. I think one of the major reasons must have been commonality, as several European and NATO air forces also took on the P8 around the same time, and being based on the proven and popular 737 airframe, Thais was understandable . I still think the Kawasaki looks good, though!

[@scotabot7826]

I Pray the P8 is NOTHING like the MAX!!!!!!!!

[@martinchamberlain542]

@@scotabot7826 I believe the P8 is based on the 737-800 .. I share your concern!

[@muttman325]

P1 looks better on paper and in the air than posidon

[@tonyunderwood9678]

@@scotabot7826 Worry not. The P8 is NOT an airliner. About the only thing it shares with the 737 is the basic airframe and not the avionics used in the Max. Besides... there's nothing wrong with the design of the -800 variant of the 737 and it doesn't use the engine layout and type used by the Max, thus no MCAS on the P8 to begin with. There was nothing inherently wrong with Max's MCAS system either IF it was used correctly. It was being misused because the pilots that misused it Could... the 1st gen MCAS used on the Max had no default system to prevent misuse and the MCAS's augmented flight controls designed to make the Max handle like the earlier 737 variants could "argue" with the pilot's control inputs if used for take-off with high AOA which the MCAS would attempt to "correct" if used during takeoff by pitching the Max down. This is what happened with the two 737 Max airliners that crashed shortly after takeoff. Thus, Boeing had to reprogram the MCAS software to make it foolproof, seeing as how fools can be so ingenious... Moot point with the P8 since it doesn't use the Max's airframe or its MCAS to begin with.

[@marvwatkins7029]

This almost sounds like a PR video from Mitsubishi promoting the plane to possible export customers!

[@johndyson4109]

I've always like KAWASAKI.. They build great products.. For a long time now Kawasaki has been a leader in Motorcycle tech and building the fastest Bikes in ther WORLD. Kawasaki is just as good as Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki! The Japanese know what their doing and are the best ORIENTAL race going.. They make the Chinese look like amatures in most everything they do!

[@sensumcommunem4364]

Excellent research and presentation, thank you. The P1 is impressive. Love anything intelligently designed.

[@hughjass1044]

Well done, Japan! Respect and support from Canada.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🙏🤗💙 Thank you for sharing

[@oneshotme]

Great to hear!!!!! I enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@johnq.public2621]

Looks like we're going to see it in action in the near future....

[@FractionalMateo]

Always thorough and academically sound reporting.

[@chris6770]

I still think the RAF missed out in buying the US Poseidon P8 instead of this, defence relationships at play no doubt. This is a superb plane. I'd love to see them in the UK.

[@blakewu1375]

I don’t think Japan allowed itself to export weapons at that time….

[@danielearley5062]

The UK had the option to buy some of these for our Maritime operations, Sadly, they went for the US Boeing P8 Poseidon system instead despite the Kawasaki outperforming it in every test. I believe the main reasons centred around cost and the existing relationship with the US. There may have been some interoperability factors as well though.

[@TheBooban]

Well, the UK had their Nimrod which was best, but they trashed that too.

[@WilhelmKarsten]

The Boeing P-8 has significant commonality (63%) with aircraft already in RAF service (RC-135W)

[@WilhelmKarsten]

​​@@TheBoobanThe RAF was stuck with the Nimrod, it was never an aircraft they wanted but there was no British aircraft to replace it.

[@TheBooban]

@@WilhelmKarsten Nimrod Mra4 was a new aircraft made by the UK to replace its existing Nimrods. They had just finished developing it but then chose to buy P-8’s. By all accounts it was a better plane.

[@WilhelmKarsten]

@@TheBooban The MRA4 was canceled because it was an unmitigated disaster, a truly shameful and humiliating display of corruption and incompetence.

[@JSFGuy]

Notice or not, let's check it out. Always liked this platform.

[@floofycatz]

That 's one beautiful aircraft so attuned to its ASW role, very nice

[@TheOsfania]

"Military enthusiasm" all you want. Nations need to want something for it to be produced at scale.

[@sparkzbarca]

Meh it's not always fair competition, in fact it never is. The US in particular and I say this as an American veteran has no issue pressuring allied nations to adopt our tech even if it's the inferior solution for them. You have to remember America makes it's stuff first and foremost for itself. When it makes armored vehicles it takes note of the fact it will have to be transported across an ocean before it can fight and that it will be thousands of miles from a repair depot possibly. This is why the heaviest and best tank is probably the Israeli merkava not the American Abrams because the merkava doesn't have to worry about train tunnel dimensions and rail car transport limits. It doesn't have to worry about going far to get looked at or getting bogged down in wet mud. Likewise the Abrams is a worse tank for India which is worried about fighting way up high in the mountains and needs a highly maneuverable tank able to keep it's engine going in an oxygen starved environment. A powerful light tank from say South Korea or Japanese/Taiwan offering are better choices. But that doesn't mean the US wouldn't pressure them to accept American weapons regardless or that those countries wouldn't give in to that pressure as part of a larger diplomatic strategy. If India thinks buying the Abrams comes with access to f35 as well or a free trade deal or any other number of items they might decide to pick the worse tank. So desire isn't all that matters

[@edutaimentcartoys]

nice video adds insight about planes👍

[@Rebellpanzer]

Love the view of Mt Fuji , on clear days you could see it from Yokota AB

[@saltlife8221]

I miss Japan so much. Love that country and am proud to say I served there in seventh fleet.

[@tonycosta3302]

Aviation seems like a perfect for Japan. I’m surprised they haven’t built a larger industry. Honda, Mitsubishi, etc all seem to struggle getting a foothold. Hopefully this is the start of that.

[@fazole]

It takes BILLIONS and a large amt of govt. help. Boeing gets huge USAF contracts and Airbus gets NATO contracts. Japan's military is too small to sustain subsidizing aircraft development, although Japan does make their own version of the F-15.

[@zh84]

The Taiwanese will want some.

[@zh84]

@@logicthought25 a very logical thought!

[@GammaZeta]

That is a handsome airplane

[@Crissy_the_wonder]

The P-1 and C-2 are good looking aircraft

[@nozveratu5020]

Ah yes. The aircraft that located the Alicorn.

[@andrewday3206]

I am the only one who said Hey a mini Boeing 707 sub Hunter

[@danielkeel9265]

No you weren't

[@kendalljones5540]

i don't think its a boeing, the plane seemed fairly safe to me and it had all it's doors.

[@andrewday3206]

@@kendalljones5540 LMAO!! 🤣 🤣🤣

[@BarryHWhite]

Gid yin 😊 😅 ​@@kendalljones5540

[@BarryHWhite]

​@@danielkeel9265 your rite!. Eh wizny!.

[@crazestyle83]

Glad to see Japan doing big things!

[@jeffreymcdonald8267]

Looks like those pilots are headed to the 19th hole. They are both wearing golf gloves. Stellar aircraft. May be more capable and reliable than the P8.

[@Thunder_6278]

As long as it can fight off Godzilla, it will be a definite asset to any maritime system. Banzai!

[@marvwatkins7029]

The Japanese made the right choice to go it alone. Military independence to an extent is good for allies.

[@gggdebeste5515]

Where do you get your sources? Not just this video but in general.

[@CathyInBlue]

Opportunity to call the PX the P-10 was utterly squandered.

[@niallbaron3872]

Absolute genius using same components for 2 different aircraft for different roles.

[@macdodd]

What a beautiful aircraft & if it lives up to its expectations will be a massive boost to any country's Maritime & Airborne Early warning platform

[@stupidburp]

P-1and P-8 are both excellent maritime patrol aircraft. They have slightly different strengths but both are capable of completing the same mission tasks. P-1 is better suited to low level searches while P-8 is better suited to high level searches. Ideally you would want some of both types to complement each other or partner with other countries that use the other type.

[@Lt_Tragg]

4 turbofans! As far battle operational reliability loitering standards goes makes more sense to me than the P8’s ETOPS. I’d say a superior mission platform. They thought this out thoroughly.

[@krisgreenwood5173]

Well done, Japan. It's good to have friends around the world.

[@teammewbourn1827]

i was a P-3c (VP16) mechanic. got out when when were transitioning to the new P-9. This plane looks similar.

[@billtev9846]

This plane can also get in the market for executive presidential jets, it’s not too small and not too big. Kawasaki should really explore that option.

[@AvenValkyr]

CHINA: All your seas are belong to us JAPAN: Remember when we had Zero's?

[@cgourin]

Nice tool, specially at the beginning era of maritime drones.

[@johnsheehan9318]

cool tech!

[@christopherjohnson3614]

I was with VP4 many years ago. Id never thought id see a P3 with TURBOFANS

[@BarryHWhite]

If the British are looking into buying some... Its a good aeroplane

[@Senbonzakura776]

While the P1 is a beautiful looking and good MPA, its sad that no one else acquired any and that mostly every other nation that was seeking a new MPA went with the P8. Yet, they fit what Japan needs so all good.

[@jamesboney2426]

@0:54, are the pilots wearing golf gloves?

[@spanishpeaches2930]

All pilots..inc helicopter pilots wear gloves. My brother had a lovely pair of thin, calfskin gloves for flying. Those do look a little golfy though.

[@dapto234]

Am I seeing wrong or is there 3 engine pylons on the port wing @ 5:20.or is one a weapons pylon.

[@jamesbohlman4297]

That is awesome. Japan, giving it's neighbor a reason not to pull stupid submarine shit.

[@scotabot7826]

What a Beautiful aircraft!! I bet that honey will really perform with those four engines!!

[@Shipwright1918]

Looks like a cross between a Nimrod and a 707

[@BarryHWhite]

The Brits need a new NIMROD. Is the Kawasaki good @ anti sub and electronic warfare do u know?.

[@blakekeithley3400]

It looks like a scaled S3 or p3 it doesn’t look like a Boeing at all

[@WilhelmKarsten]

​@@BarryHWhiteBritain bought the Boeing P-8 Poseidon

[@WilhelmKarsten]

​@@blakekeithley3400certainly doesn't look like a Nimrod.. That plane is Fugly!

[@rholmst]

I like the white golf gloves.

[@PinkFZeppelin]

You see them a lot in Japan. I remember the bus drivers would wear them.

[@rholmst]

@@PinkFZeppelin I’ve always seen a lot of white gloves in Japan, but I’ve only seen the white golf gloves on, you know, actual golf courses, until now. I guess I’m used to seeing green (sometimes brown) gloves in military cockpits.

[@glhx2112]

Looks like a Mini DC-8. 😁

[@ShenandoahShelty]

"Aided by Russian tech, China’s Type 096 ballistic missile submarine nears completion, threatening to outpace even the most advanced sub-hunting capabilities"...So we are flogging the P1... And what it's built to surveil and kill won't be in production for another 6 or 7 years? What a weird article. I just assumed the P1 existed because japan wanted to fund their own homegrown aircraft industry. I thought the P3 Orion was replaced by the P8 Poseidon in the US about 15 years ago.

[@donxz2555]

It’s the son of Nimrod

[@user-hc5of8xk3r]

Japan has always built good aircraft !

[@mrgotan]

Good video BUT MISLEADING vid title.. how is this plane going to save the world????

[@marvwatkins7029]

Now could this plane possibly have any commercial (I.e. passenger or cargo) applications, or are 4 engines for such a small aircraft considered to 'fuelish' for any other use?

[@jeffbridges666]

The RAF bought the P8 so your comment is not correct

[@golfkid333]

What a great plane, Japan should make a regional jet

[@HowDareUbuddy]

just imagine the commode on the plane!

[@mikeknowles8017]

Looks like the figured out how to move the APU further aft than it is on the P-3 without interfering with the MAD.

[@mickboakes7023]

Should have been a Nimrod replacement.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Yes, but I think the final Nimrod debacle shook all faith in that sort of project, there was a lot more confidence in sharing the 737 variants with allies like Norway….

[@WilhelmKarsten]

The RAF already adopted the Boeing 700 series when they bought the RC-135W... the P8 Poseidon shares 63% commonality with the 707/135

[@mickboakes7023]

@@johnmoruzzi7236 Time was when the world looked to Britain for inovation and aircraft technology. But now we have become an importer and the maker of spare parts it seems. I agree that purchasing the Boeing was the most economical and practical thing to do at the time. (Just hope there’s no bolts and rivets rattling about inside. Sorry.)

[@Unloadonyou]

Those engines really have a low bypass ratio. Video stated they're putting out 61kN of thrust and called them "Powerful" with a high bypass ratio. Bro, the 737 Max's LEAP engines put out 100-120kN of thrust.

[@Primus54]

Yes, but having four versus two and a lower bypass ratio helps in acoustics masking. Besides, Boeing now has another issue with the Max. Its latest LEAP engines have a problem with the anti-ice system. The composite materials being used in the engine cowls can deform from overheating which can lead to catastrophic failure of the fan blades.

[@Unloadonyou]

@@Primus54 Fair enough. You make some great points. I just don't understand why the narrator in the video says "powerful engines", "high bypass ratio", etc when they're really not. They're good for the application, but certainly not what he described them to be.

[@Primus54]

@@Unloadonyou True enough. While interesting content, this channel is not known for accuracy. 😉👍

[@WilhelmKarsten]

​@@Primus54It's not a problem with the LEAP or the the 737, it's the stupid FAA... beauracacy at its "finest"

[@WilhelmKarsten]

​@@UnloadonyouI think he is generalizing and comparing old we turbojet engine technology. All modern jet aircraft have high bypass turbofans now...

[@garymcaleer6112]

Beautiful bird.

[@anthonylewis3128]

Think the Nimrod , in RAF service, was the first four jet engined Maritime patrol aircraft !

[@xxxlonewolf49]

So this is the new plan to find & track Godzilla eh?

[@bc-guy852]

What a sweet looking aircraft!! I sure wish Canada would get on the list for a few of these!

[@allenl9031]

Last year our Government committed to buying up to 16 Boeing Poseidon P8s.

[@bc-guy852]

@@allenl9031 What government is that?

[@WilhelmKarsten]

​@@bc-guy852Canada is buying Boeing P-8s

[@bc-guy852]

@@WilhelmKarsten I missed that news item. At least we have some on order... Current government talk means little - DELIVERY will be the key - Delivery by 2027?? Hope so! We need the coverage!

[@WilhelmKarsten]

@@bc-guy852 Several countries still operate the P-3 like Canada does, they also have the Sikorsky S-92s anti-submarine helicopter now too.

[@tomythomas4378]

Indian government should learn about this project .

[@CS1.6de_dust2]

Nah Pakistan is not a threat anymore🤣 Their submarines will not get spotted because they sunk by itself🤣

[@artysanmobile]

I would love to see Japan enter the market for advanced aircraft. The time has never been better, with Boeing returning to basic training school on how to operate a business.

[@GamerFromSpace]

wait, this literally came out in warthunders "passed to the devs" coincidence? I think not, well, maybe

[@skydiver1013]

Boeing P-8 Customers. The United States Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force, the UK's Royal Air Force, Norway's Royal Norwegian Air Force, and New Zealand's Royal New Zealand Air Force currently fly the P-8A Poseidon variant; the Indian Navy flies the P-8I variant.

[@WilhelmKarsten]

Excellent point

[@yellofury]

How old is this? The RAF opted for the P-8

[@jtwilliams8895]

The Japanese don’t fool around when it comes to protecting their islands. Respect! The US government is only concerned about protecting itself, the population be damned.

[@matthewsecord7641]

I seriously doubt China can beat Western detection. Now, never underestimate your adversary. If I was in charge of allied technology, and was way ahead, I'd spend an enormous amount of resources to see that my edge was maintained as long as possible.

[@billotto602]

What is the base aircraft ?

[@Toby-NL]

In consideration of safety , stability , easy manouvering , handeling of an airplane , as well for best view all around , attagement optionds underneed the wings and or on flussalage of the plane , having the wings attached on top of the flugelage instead underneed , and the engine place on to of those wings instead of underneed , would be the most favorable and best option .

[@rogersmith8480]

👍👍👍👍👍👍!!!

[@Notyou5556]

Its all about the gear inside, not the bus that carries it. F35 is a supercomputer that has wings.

[@dx1450]

But how good is it at detecting Godzilla?

[@FairladyS130]

Perhaps Japan could make a passenger version of their new aircraft. The take up the slack Boeing has created with the Max.

[@vincedibona4687]

Not at $100 million each.

[@FairladyS130]

@@vincedibona4687 Less all the special equipment.

[@WilhelmKarsten]

I don't think Kawasaki is seen as a threat to Boeing or Airbus... I believe Kawasaki is a significant subcontractor for both aircraft giants

[@vk3uaj]

Yep like it looks like turbofan p3 cool

[@jamesbothoms6009]

Not so sure it’s the Worlds first fibre optic FCS there, I mean the Typhoon has been kicking about for a good while now

[@voodoonights1671]

Eurofighter is fly by wire I think.

[@WilhelmKarsten]

And it's not as ugly as the Nimrod...

[@ICB-vl3ym]

P1 for Japan, new P8s for US, India and Australia. Maybe later South Korea and Singapore, Japan. US and Australia could donate surplus P3Cs to Taiwan, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and (more controversially) Vietnam? Better to donate free of charge and be used by allies than sit in storage. For the US an opportunity to sell missiles, torpedoes and spare parts. And to have more formal defence ties with ASEAN countries.

[@dakohli]

The P-3s are at the end of their useful lives. Any low-time aircraft has already been saved and put back into service.

[@Thomash613a]

Kawasaki...is it a two cycle?

[@SimonWallwork]

This is impressive. The Japanese, somewhat less so.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Looks robust.

[@stephenbesley3177]

Respect Japan

[@basiltaylor8910]

Upon seeing the P-1 Nautilus at RIAT a few few years ago, this is the sub hunter the RAF should have bought, not the P-8, a Glorified Ex Ryanair Boeing 737 Holiday Jet. A clever cross breed of an Airbus A320 with a Boeing C-135R compact with good performance enabling the Nautilus to use any airport suitable for a Boeing 757. In order to extend its patrol endurance can the Nautilus fly on two engines ,like the old DH Hawker Nimrod ?.