| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 4783 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki P-2J |
| Licence-built by: | Kawasaki |
| C/n (msn): | 7082 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| Local Operator Name: | 海上自衛隊 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | KanoyaMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJFY IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Kanoya Air Base Museum |
| Photo Date: | 26 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 2700 |
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A total of 83 P-2Js were delivered to the JMSDF between 1969 and 1979. Besides converting the Neptune to turboprop power, Kawasaki incorporated many of the advanced systems used in the Lockheed P-3 Orion. A 54-inch fuselage extension between the wing and cockpit accommodated improved electronics This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 July 2017, and has since been viewed 513 times. |