Citation
(2007), "Modifying three DASH 8 Q Series as Maritime Patrol/SAP aircraft", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 79 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2007.12779dab.023
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Modifying three DASH 8 Q Series as Maritime Patrol/SAP aircraft
Modifying three DASH 8 Q Series as Maritime Patrol/SAP aircraft
Field Aviation Company, Inc. of Toronto has been awarded a contract to convert three Bombardier de Havilland DASH 8-300 turboprop aircraft into Maritime Patrol/Search Corporation of Japan is the prime contractor to the Japan Coast Guard for this project and will acquire the three completed Q300 turboprops from Bombardier Aerospace.
The aircraft will be modified by Field Aviation at its Toronto modification centre and will feature a missionized interior, large conformal observation windows and a unique air drop capability.
Latest technology surveillance sensors will be installed, including a 3608 surface search radar, a stabilized electro-optical multi-spectral imaging payload, as well as a new suite of modem mission navigation and communications systems. The aircraft modifications will commence in November 2007, and all three aircraft will be delivered before the end of 2008.
The aircraft will be operated as the next-generation fixed-wing turboprop for maritime patrol and search and rescue duty within Japan's area of maritime responsibility.