US Navy Boeing P8A Poseidon Released

I'm spending some quality time with it

I'm currently doing a flight from Ben Gurion, Isreal (LLBG) to Lajes AB, Portugal (LPLA). I think 7hrs should be enough quality time.:USA-flag:
 
ScreenShots with HUD

HUD.jpg



ScreenShots: CLICK HERE
FlightSim: FS9/FS2004
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (US Navy P-8A Poseidon)
Flight Number: Navy953
Flight: Ben Gurion, Isreal (LLBG) - Lajes AB, Portugal (LPLA)
HDG: 293
Distance: 3001.0 NM
Crew: 7
Cruising Altitude: 12000 FT (+/-)
Cruising Speed: 437-443 KIAS (+/-)
Weather Conditions: Winds 310 / 36 Mag (Real-World Weather)
COM1: 118.10
COM2: 120.30
NAV1: 112.30
NAV2: 116.20
DME/VOR: 116.20 (NAV2)
VOT: 112.30 (NAV1)
ADF/NDB: 0341.0
GPS?: Yes
AutoPilot?: Yes
FSMovingMap?: Yes
Flt Logged?: No ('Misty Air')
Nature of Flt: CLASSIFIED
Flight Time: 7hrs / 06mins
ScreenShots: CLICK HERE

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon (formerly the Multimission Maritime Aircraft or MMA) is a military aircraft currently being developed for the United States Navy. It is intended to conduct anti-submarine warfare, shipping interdiction, and to engage in an electronic intelligence (ELINT) role. This will involve carrying torpedoes, depth charges, Harpoon anti-shipping missiles, and other weapons. It will also be able to drop and monitor sonobuoys. It is designed to operate in conjunction with the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle. The P-8 is to be built by Boeing's Integrated Defense Systems division from the 737-800.

The P-8's predecessor, the Lockheed P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft has been in service with the U.S. Navy since 1961. In the mid-1980s the Navy began studies for a replacement aircraft for the P-3 which has lost range/time on station capabilities due to increasing weight and is approaching the end of its airframe fatigue life. The Navy specification also required reduced operating and support costs. In 1989 the Navy awarded a fixed-price contract to Lockheed to design and build two prototype aircraft, to be designated the P-7. This project was canceled in 1990 following a $300 million cost overrun by Lockheed and resulting delays.

Boeing and Lockheed Martin were part of a new competition for a replacement aircraft begun in 2000. Lockheed submitted the Orion 21, an updated, new-build version of the P-3 turboprop, while Boeing submitted a proposal centered around their 737-800ERX airliner. BAE Systems offered a new-build version of the Nimrod MRA4, the newest version of the UK's indigenous jet-powered maritime patrol aircraft. However, BAE withdrew from the competition in October 2002, recognizing the political reality that the failure to find a US-based production partner made the bid unrealistic.

On 14 June 2004, Boeing won the competition. Initial operating capability is expected to be 2013. The project is expected to be for at least 108 airframes for the U.S. Navy alone, and perhaps more to other nations operating over 200 P-3s. Project value is expected to be worth at least $15 billion, or as much as $45 billion. Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Spirit AeroSystems, GE Aviation Systems, Marshall Aerospace, CFMI, BAE Systems, and Marotta are major subcontractors.

The U.S. Navy placed an order for five MMA aircraft on 8 July 2004. The first flight test aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2009. The first aircraft will be a test aircraft, and will be converted to production standards at a later date.

In U.S. service the Poseidon will be complemented by the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance UAV system, which will provide continuous surveillance. The system is expected to enter service around 2010. Around 40 UAVs will be used in the program. As of 2005, the Global Hawk, the Mariner and Predator UAVs are being considered for the role.

Due to the cancellation of Lockheed Martin's Aerial Common Sensor project, Boeing will propose a signals intelligence variant of the P-8 to service the requirement for the U.S. Navy.

In mid-2008, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) deleted the requirement for the P-8A to be equipped with magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) equipment. This was part of a NAVAIR-directed effort to reduce P-8A aircraft weight by 3500 lbs in order to improve aircraft range and endurance. P-8Is destined for the Indian Navy will continue to retain MAD.

The P-8's first flight occurred on 25 April 2009.

Role: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW)
Manufacturer: Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
First Flight: 25 April 2009[1]
Introduced: 2012 (projected)
Primary Users: United States Navy & Indian Navy
Developed From: Boeing 737

General Characteristics:
- Crew: Flight:2 Mission:7
- Length: 126 ft 6 in (39.47 m)
- Wingspan: 117 ft 6 in (35.72 m)
- Height: 42 ft 1 in (12.83 m)
- Empty weight: 138,300 lb (62,730 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 188,200 lb (85,370 kg)
- Powerplant: 2× CFM International CFM56-7B, 27,000 lbf (120 kN) each

Performance:
- Maximum speed: 490 kts (907 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 440 kts (815 km/h)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,500 m)

Armament:
- Joint missiles, Mines and Torpedoes

Avionics:
- Raytheon APY-10 (APS-137 follow-on) surface search radar and SIGINT package
 
First, sorry I haven't sent out the textures, real life intruded this weekend. I will send them tonight or tomorrow.

Second, the HUD I added is a Frankenstein window, the bitmap from I can't remember and the gauge it self from the AF F/A-18, so I can't pass that on to anyone. There are a couple in the Flightsim.com FS9 panel library that have the instructions on how to add them to your panel.

Three, the panel I used is from Flightsim, this is the zip name...

738ngryp.zip

There are a lot of panels to choose from and I think at that point it's down to ones taste and preferences as to what panel they use. Most of mine are customized using Panel Studio to my one wants.

Four, here's some shots of the panel and of the training rounds.

One more thing, if you have not received the textures by Wedensday PM me again, for some reason some of my messages are not saving, also make sure you include your email address. Like I said real life has reared it's head for me. I have a kid in the Marines up in Indian Country that's having a hard time keeping his family together and I am trying to do all I can to help him, so my mind is not on FS at the moment. However I did make a promise to the SHO community and I intend to keep it.
 
Textures have been sent out. I know that I missed someone,if you do not get them by Wednesday PM me and I'll send them ASAP.
 
At Flightsim.com:

FS2004 (ACOF) - FS2004 Modern Military FS2004/FSX Boeing P-8A Poseidon VP-40
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VP40_P-8.GIF
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FS2004/FSX Boeing P-8A Poseidon VP-40 Fighting Marlins. Original by Project Open Sky, this is a repaint of the P-8 in the livery of VP-40 based at NAS Whidbey Island. The package includes low and high visibilty paint schemes. By Justin Lamb.[/SIZE]
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Hey Sarge, Do you remember where you got that mini hud at.I would really love to able to add it to my plane.Thanks:ernae:
HUD.jpg
 
Thanks Sarge if I have any trouble installing the mini hud,can I may ask you for help?

No...Only because I don't use it anymore. I've since added the SkyDecks: Boeing 737-NG Panel v3.15 to this awesome bird.:mixedsmi:
 
Hey sarge. I noticed in your sky decks panel video. You have extra lighting, and smoke or wheel smoke effects.Where did you get them at?Looks great.Thanks:applause:
 
Hey Sarge I have everything working great,except, I am confused on how to make the HGS smaller, and also how to move it to the left like you have it. Do you remember the panel cordinates.Thanks
 
Hey Sarge I have everything working great,except, I am confused on how to make the HGS smaller, and also how to move it to the left like you have it. Do you remember the panel cordinates.Thanks

The best I can do is copy/paste the panel.cfg I originally had for this HUD (see below). Aside from that, there is nothing I can do for you....Sorry!

Code:
// This Panel.cfg file created by FS Panel Studio panel editor utility - [URL="http://www.fspanelstudio.com/"]http://www.fspanelstudio.com[/URL]
// Built Friday, May 29, 2009 at 22:09 FSPS Build:20207
[Window Titles]
Window00=Main Panel
Window01=FMC
Window02=Throttles
Window03=Radios
Window04=Overhead_lte
Window05=EICAS
Window06=Mini Panel
Window07=Posky_Debug
Window08=Posky_Util
Window09=HUD
Window10=HUD Z00M

[VIEWS]
VIEW_FORWARD_ZOOM=0.920
VIEW_FORWARD_EYE=0.000, 0.000, 0.000
VIEW_FORWARD_DIR=10.380, 0.000, 0.000
 

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window00]
file_1024=FP_738.bmp 
size_mm=640
window_size_ratio=1.000  
position=7
visible=1
ident=MAIN_PANEL
window_size= 1.000, 0.620
window_pos= 0.000, 0.380
gauge00=fp_b738!snd,  34,279,8,7
gauge01=fp_b738!TOD,  627,304,10,10
gauge02=fp_b738!FN,  0,0,640,317
gauge03=fp_b738!PFD,  72,111,130,133,dp
gauge04=fp_b738!MCP,  207,19,116,50
gauge05=fp_b738x!MCP,  208,19,116,50
gauge06=fp_b738!AP,  324,16,315,53
gauge07=fp_b738X!AP,  324,16,315,53
gauge08=fp_b738x!alt,  377,124,53,53
gauge09=737-400!Nose Gear Light,  610,120,20,11
gauge10=737-400!Left Gear Light,  601,130,20,11
gauge11=737-400!Right Gear Light,  621,130,20,11
gauge12=fp_b738x!MFD,  227,112,129,132
gauge13=fp_b738x!throttles,  456,230,97,109
gauge14=fp_b738!RS_L,  370,  230 ,86,87
gauge15=fp_b738!RS_R,  554,230,86,87
gauge16=SimIcons1024!ECU Icon,  114,271,12,12
gauge17=SimIcons1024!Kneeboard Icon,  121,288,12,12
gauge18=SimIcons1024!ATC Icon,  135,288,12,12
gauge19=SimIcons1024!Map Icon,  149,288,12,12
gauge20=SimIcons1024!GPS Icon,  128,271,12,12
gauge21=SimIcons1024!Radio Icon,  142,271,12,12
gauge22=SimIcons1024!Overhead Icon,  156,271,12,12
gauge23=fp_b738!APA,  250,81,8,8
gauge24=fp_b738!ATA,  262,81,8,8
gauge25=737-400!Flaps Ext,  597,71,20,11
gauge26=737-400!Flaps Transit,  620,71,20,11
gauge27=fp_b738x!flaps_ind,  600,82,37,37
gauge28=fp_b738!AAL,  274,81,8,8
gauge29=fp_b738x!Clock,  0,150,57,57
gauge30=fp_b738x!auto_brake_warning,  267,279,37,21
gauge31=fp_b738x!auto_brake_knob,  310,265,47,39
gauge32=fp_b738x!Gear_Lever,  604,142,33,86
gauge33=fp_b738x!refs,  0,235,59,70
gauge34=fp_b738x!nnumber,  3,213,52,14
gauge35=fp_b738x!knob_dummy,  175,84,10,11
gauge36=fp_b738x!knob_dummy,  198,84,10,11
gauge37=fp_b738x!below_gs,  299,78,32,16
gauge38=fp_b738x!sb_arm,  334,78,28,15
gauge39=fp_b738x!attitude,  377,72,53,52
gauge40=fp_b738x!RMI,  377,177,53,53
gauge41=fp_b738x!eicas,  450,83,129,132
gauge42=fp_b738x!alerts,  161,35,29,21
gauge43=fp_b738x!fire_alert,  113,35,17,17
gauge44=fp_b738x!master_caut,  136,35,17,17
gauge45=Pky_util!Electrical Icon,  163,288,13,13
gauge46=Pky_util!HUD Switch,  170,271,13,13

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window01]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=492,354
window_size_ratio=1.000  
position=0
visible=0
ident=GPS_PANEL     //225
window_size= 0.300, 0.300
window_pos= 0.700, 0.000
gauge00=fp_gaugsx!gns530_2,  0,1,492,354
gauge01=fp_gaugs!snd,  3,4,10,10

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window02]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=130,184
window_size_ratio=1.000  
position=0
visible=0
ident=THROTTLE_PANEL
window_size= 0.260, 0.491
window_pos= 0.700, 0.520
zorder=0
gauge00=fp_b738x!throttles,  0,0,130,184

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window03]
file=RadioStkBkgn.bmp 
file_1024=RadioStkBkgn.bmp 
size_mm=300,594
window_size_ratio=1.000  
position=8
visible=0
ident=RADIO_STACK_PANEL
window_size= 0.300, 0.608
window_pos= 0.700, 0.350
gauge00=fp_gaugs!snd,  1,536,10,9
gauge01=fp_gaugs!AudKMA26,  0,0,300,61
gauge02=fp_gaugs!KX165,  0,59,300,94
gauge03=fp_gaugs!KX165_2,  0,154,300,94
gauge04=fp_gaugs!ADF_KR,  0,248,300,62
gauge05=fp_gaugs!DMEKN62,  0,310,300,64
gauge06=fp_gaugs!APKFC225,  0,450,300,75
gauge07=fp_gaugs!XPKT76,  0,373,300,77
gauge08=Cessna208!Panel-Lights,  202,550,25,27
gauge09=Cessna208!Nav-GPS-Switch,  234,550,25,27
gauge10=Cessna208!Taxi-Lights,  73,550,25,27
gauge11=Cessna208!Nav-Lights,  104,550,25,27
gauge12=Cessna208!Landing-Lights,  41,550,25,27
gauge13=Cessna208!Fuel-Switch,  7,550,25,27
gauge14=Cessna208!Pitot-Heat-Switch,  268,  550 ,25,27
gauge15=Cessna208!Strobe-Lights,  136,550,25,27
gauge16=Cessna208!Beacon-Lights,  169,550,25

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window04]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=635,150
window_size_ratio=1.000  
position=0
visible=1
ident=OVERHEAD_PANEL
window_size= 0.600, 0.189
window_pos= 0.410, 0.000
zorder=0
gauge00=fp_b738x!compass,  317,88,91,62
gauge01=fp_b738x!panel_sup,  0,1,635,90

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window05]
file=B737_800_marco.bmp 
size_mm=320,328
window_size_ratio=1.000  
position=0
visible=0
ident=502
window_size= 0.310, 0.424
window_pos= 0.650, 0.520
zorder=0
gauge00=fp_b738x!eicas,  23,21,273,277

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window06]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=551,151
position=7
visible=1
ident=MINIPANEL
child_3d=1
gauge00=737-400!Airspeed,  0,34
gauge01=737-400!ADI,  88,10
gauge02=737-400!HSI,  243,0
gauge03=737-400!Altimeter,  398,34
gauge04=737-400!Vertical Speed,  486,420

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window07]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=350,200
position=2
visible=0
ident=POSKYDEBUG
gauge00=Posky737!POSKYDEBUG,  0,0
gauge01=Posky737!POSKYDEBUG2,  0,100

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window08]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=174,80
position=2
visible=0
ident=125
gauge00=Pky_Util!Pky_Init,  0,0,20,20
gauge01=Pky_Util!Pky_Timer,  0,0,20,20
gauge02=Pky_util!Pky_Util,  0,0,174,80
//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window09]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=1024,768
window_size_ratio=1.000  
position=0
visible=1
ident=110
window_size= 0.500, 0.500
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000
gauge00=jg_hgsa!jg_hgs,  1,1,1024,768
gauge01=Pky_util!Panel Switch A,  379,523,323,36

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window10]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=1024,768
position=1
visible=0
ident=150
render_3d_window=1
window_size= 1.000, 1.000
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000
gauge00=jg_hgsa!jg_hgs,  1,1,1024,768
gauge01=Pky_util!Panel Switch B,  377,523,323,36

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit01]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=512,512
visible=1
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$737_1
gauge00=737-400!OMI Lights,  121,294,17,56
gauge01=737-400!Airspeed,  250,379,129,129
gauge02=737-400!RMI,  384,362,124,149
gauge03=737-400!Altimeter,  144,409,102,102
gauge04=737-400!Vertical Speed,  41,410,99,101
gauge05=737-400!Clock,  140,303,99,99
gauge06=737-400!ADI,  320,0,192,166
gauge07=737-400!HSI,  322,166,186,193
gauge08=737-400!Fuel Quantity,  2,338,115,55
gauge09=737-400!Main Set,  0,0,172,293
gauge10=737-400!Oil,  171,0,142,291
gauge11=737-400!Flaps,  261,291,58,58
gauge12=737-400!Nose Gear Light,  79,295,38,19
gauge13=737-400!Left Gear Light,  1,417,35,17
gauge14=737-400!Right Gear Light,  1,  474 ,35,17
gauge15=737-400!Flaps Ext,  42,295,34,18
gauge16=737-400!Flaps Transit,  244,354,36,18
gauge17=737-400!Reverser Unlocked Left,  82,316,34,17
gauge18=737-400!Reverser Unlocked Right,  283,354,36,18
gauge19=737-400!AT Lim,  44,316,34,17
gauge20=737-400!Start Valve Left,  1,455,35,16
gauge21=737-400!Low Oil Left,  1,437,35,16
gauge22=737-400!Low Oil Right,  1,398,35,16
gauge23=737-400!Start Valve Right,  1,494,35,16
gauge24=Magnetic_Compass!Magnetic-Compass,  1,294,39,39

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit02]
file=737_Panel_Decals_2.bmp 
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=512,512
visible=1
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$737_2
gauge00=737-400!Comm 1,  1,1,169,71
gauge01=737-400!Comm 2,  1,73,169,71
gauge02=737-400!Nav 1,  171,1,169,71
gauge03=737-400!Nav 2,  171,73,169,71
gauge04=737-400!Transponder,  341,1,169,64
gauge05=737-400!ADF,  341,67,169,70
gauge06=737-400!Audio,  1,146,167,35
gauge07=737-400!Autopilot,  0,183,466,71
gauge08=737-400!Rudder Trim Indicator,  443,140,67,21
gauge09=737-400!Aileron Trim Indicator,  374,140,67,21
gauge10=737-400!Pitch Trim,  475,170,36,81
gauge11=737-400!Throttle Quadrant,  0,260,234,252

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit03]
Background_color=0,0,0 
size_mm=512,512
visible=1
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$Posky_ACU
gauge00=Posky737!PkyNosegearheight,  140,80,140,80
gauge01=Posky737!PkyLeftgearheight,  140,80,140,80
gauge02=Posky737!PkyRightgearheight,  140,80,140,80
gauge03=Posky737!PkyNosegearsteerling,  140,80,140,80
gauge04=Posky737!Pky_PB_Towhead,  140,80,140,80
gauge05=Posky737!Pky_AdvInit,  140,80,140,80
 
[Color]
Day=255,255,255
Night=150,150,150
[Default View]
X=0
Y=0
SIZE_X=8192
SIZE_Y=6143
 
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