Mar 15, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

Oct 17, 2012 · The ShinMaywa US-2 is an amphibious short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft manufactured by Japan-based ShinMaywa Industries. Designed for air-sea rescue missions, …

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.

新明和US-2水上飞机（英语：ShinMaywa US-2 Amphibious aircraft，日语：US-2 飞行艇）是由日本新明和工业株式会社在US-1型水上飞机的基础上研制生产，US-2与US-1相比，性能更加优 …

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 …

Mar 8, 2024 · The ShinMaywa US-2 is uniquely designed to take off and land on both water and conventional runways, enabling unparalleled operational flexibility in various environments.

Nov 4, 2019 · 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 …

ShinMaywa US-2: Amphibious search and rescue aircraft designed for short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations on land and water, capable of long-range missions.

US-2 is operated as STOL Search and Rescue Amphibian by JMSDF of Japan's Ministry of Defense. Including its predecessor US-1, our STOL amphibians have been dispatched over …