Proven Technologies
Boeing has developed a new aircraft for a military customer built off a commercial platform – the Boeing Maritime Surveillance Aircraft. The Boeing MSA does more than leverage past programs; it directly applies advanced, proven and fielded intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities from the Boeing P-8, Airborne Warning and Control System, and Airborne Early Warning & Control programs to solve customers’ maritime domain awareness challenges.
Proven Technologies
Business Jet
Boeing used Bombardier's Challenger 605 business jet as a platform for the intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities from its P-8 aircraft.
Ease of Use
A dual-screen multi-touch mission crew workstation broadens situational awareness, simplifies operation and training, and enables crew workload sharing.
High Bandwidth
The Maritime Surveillance Aircraft can rapidly collect information and disseminate it through either line-of-sight or satellite communications systems.
By Land or by Sea
The MSA's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems are able to provide high-quality, actionable intelligence over land or water.
Boeing's Enduring Support
The MSA can come equipped with a performance-based logistics contract, which allows Boeing to keep the aircraft at peak performance.
Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Technical Specifications
| Wing Span | 65 ft (19.8 m) | Height | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Length | 69 ft (21 m) | Propulsion | Two advanced, high bypass turbofans 8,700+ lbf (3,950+ kgf) thrust |
| High Speed Cruise | Mach 0.80+ (459+ knots true air speed) | Ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Crew | 2 pilots 3 to 5 mission crew | Max Gross Takeoff Weight | 48,200 lbs (21,863 kg) |
| Endurance | 8+hrs ISR profile 8+hrs maritime patrol profile |
Feature Stories
Boeing Chooses Challenger for Maritime Surveillance Missions
November 18, 2013 in Defense
At the Dubai Airshow on Nov. 18, Boeing announced the Bombardier Challenger 605 business jet as the platform for its newest Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance program.
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Boeing Commercial Derivatives to meet emerging needs
December 3, 2013 in Defense, Commercial
Hear about Boeing's 50-year legacy of transforming a variety of commercial airplanes into military aircraft for customers around the world.
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October 22, 2012 in Defense, Technology
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Learn MoreMaritime Surveillance Aircraft Quick Facts
- The Maritime Surveillance Aircraft employs leading-edge sensors, interoperable data links, high-bandwidth line-of-sight and over-the-horizon communications.
- The aircraft has a complete sensor set that includes an Active Electronically Scanned Array multi-mode radar, high-definition Electro-Optical/Infrared camera, and advanced Electronic Support.
- The platform provides reliable, cost-effective operations for maritime surveillance, anti-piracy, economic exclusion zone (EEZ) patrol, overland ISR, long-range search and rescue, and other strategic missions.
- The aircraft’s interior configuration is versatile and reconfigurable to provide simultaneous or standalone surveillance, executive transport or medevac capabilities.