Aircraft Photo of 02-3027 | Raytheon U-125A (800SM) | Japan - Air Force | AirHistory.net #19216
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:02-3027
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 125
Aircraft Generic Type:Raytheon Hawker 800/1000
Aircraft Version:Raytheon U-125A (800SM)
C/n (msn):258824
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Local Operator Name:航空自衛隊
Location
City / Airport:NyutabaruMap
Country:Japan
Airport Codes:ICAO: RJFN   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:28 October 2014
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 19216
Photo Comment

Based on the BAe 125 Series 800, Japan has 28 U-125As for SAR duties. They have observation windows, 360° radar and thermal imaging systems, flare & marker-buoy dispenser and extra comms equipment. A life-raft packed into a tube can be discharged through the mainwheel bay, requiring the undercarriage to be lowered. The aircraft has enhanced protection against salt water. Examples are deployed across the JASDF base network and this one is the local resident

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