Dubbed the Great Northern in memory of the pioneer railroad that parallels the western half of the route, US-2 is truly the most stunning and unforgettable, not to mention longest, of all the great transcontinental road trips.

2024年3月15日 · The ShinMaywa US-2 is a Japanese amphibious aircraft with short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. With its maiden flight in December 2003, the aircraft was introduced in March 2007. ShinMaywa US-2 is known for its enhanced boundary layer control technology, allowing superior stall suppression performance.

The 325 mi (525 km) of US-2 across Washington State contain enough contrasting landscapes to fill many states. West to east, the route begins at the industrial fringes of Seattle and Puget Sound, passing through a couple of Victorian-era towns before climbing steeply up toward the towering peaks, dense forests, and pristine lakes of the Cascade ...

2022年9月8日 · The US-2 is an amphibious aircraft designed for personnel rescue and contingency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton) Author’s Comments. For speculative discussion purposes, an American …

On Aug. 7, 2024, after 17 years of military service, Japan retired the first of its distinctive ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious air sea rescue aircraft.

The ShinMaywa US-2 is a large Japanese short takeoff and landing amphibious aircraft that employs boundary layer control technology for enhanced STOL and stall suppression performance.

2019年11月4日 · The US-2 goes beyond the capabilities of a flying boat by containing an inherent undercarriage facility which makes the aircraft a true "amphibian". With this trait, the US-2 serves the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) well in the Search-and-Rescue (SAR) role.

The ShinMaywa US-2 is a remarkable Japanese amphibious aircraft designed for short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations. Developed by seaplane specialist ShinMaywa, formerly known as Shin Meiwa, this aircraft, ShinMaywa US-2, is a testament to Japan’s expertise in …

Today, U.S. 2 retains it extended termini, from east of Houlton, Maine, to Everett, Washington, at a junction with I-5. As was true from the start, the east section of U.S. 2 ends in Rouses Point, New York. The eastern terminus of the west section was changed to St. Ignace.

2024年5月22日 · Choose Your Own Adventure on US-2 in the Upper Peninsula. Whether you drive all the way from St. Ignace to Ironwood, go halfway, or use US-2 as a starting point for adventures off the beaten path, there’s something for everyone to discover along US-2.