ShinMaywa US-2
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Top speed | 560 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range | 4,700 km |
| Cruise speed | 480 km/h |
| Engine types | Rolls-Royce AE 2100 |
| Unit cost | 75,000,000–75,000,000 USD (2010), 99,000,000–99,000,000 USD (2013) |
| Manufacturers | ShinMaywa |
| Kawanishi Aircraft Company | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1743349 |
About ShinMaywa US-2
The ShinMaywa US-2 is a Japanese large STOL amphibious aircraft designed for air-sea rescue work. Operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the US-2 is scheduled to replace the older Shin Meiwa US-1A in Japanese service. It can be used as fire fighter taking 15 tonnes of water.