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| ShinMaywa US-2 | |
| Role | Air-sea rescue amphibian |
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| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Introduction | 30 March 2007 |
| Status | In production |
| Primary user | Japan Maritime Self Defense Force |
| Produced | 2003–present |
| Number built | 8 (1 expected) |
| Developed from | Shin Meiwa US-1A |
During 1969, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) issued a production order to Japanese seaplane manufacturer Shin Meiwa for a group of 21 anti-submarine aircraft, which were given the designation PS-1.[2] The service had also opted to procure a variant of the type, designated US-1A, specifically for search-and-rescue (SAR). The US-1A was Japan's first amphibian - capable of being used on land and sea
The JMSDF intends to purchase up to 14 US-2s for its search and rescue needs. The type is currently operated by the 31st Fleet Air Wing (71st Air Force, 71st Flight Squadron) of the JMSDF from both Iwakuni Air Base and Atsugi Air Base. The introduction of the US-2 has enabled the withdrawal of the US-1A, the last of which performed its final flight during December 2017.
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