ShinMaywa US-2 STOL Search-and-Rescue Amphibian
The ShinMaywa US-2 is a four-engine Japanese STOL amphibian developed from the US-1A for long-range search and rescue. It combines land undercarriage with a boat hull, boundary-layer-control-assisted low-speed flight, pressurization, and rough-water handling so it can reach remote maritime emergencies beyond normal helicopter range. Japan also uses the aircraft to transport emergency patients from islands without airports.
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Identity
- Aliases
- US-2US 2US-1A KaiUS-1A ModifiedShin Meiwa US-2
- Family Name
- ShinMaywa US-2
- Full Name
- ShinMaywa US-2 STOL Search-and-Rescue Amphibian
- Roles
- search_and_rescueair_ambulanceutilitymilitary
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- amphibious
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- stol
- Description
- The ShinMaywa US-2 is a four-engine Japanese STOL amphibian developed from the US-1A for long-range search and rescue. It combines land undercarriage with a boat hull, boundary-layer-control-assisted low-speed flight, pressurization, and rough-water handling so it can reach remote maritime emergencies beyond normal helicopter range. Japan also uses the aircraft to transport emergency patients from islands without airports.
- First Flight Year
- 2,003
- Manufacturer
- Operator
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:08:33 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:15:27 UTC