An artist's rendering of a HAAWC weapon being released from a P-8A Poseidon at altitude. (Boeing)

The US Navy (USN) has confirmed an initial operational capability (IOC) for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), paving the way for fleet introduction on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Designed to enable the deployment of the MK 54 lightweight torpedo from P-8A aircraft operating at altitude, the HAAWC programme introduces the Boeing-developed MK 14 MOD 0 adaptor wing kit to enable the torpedo to glide down to an acceptable altitude before release. As well as allowing employment of the MK 54 weapon from altitudes outside the current fixed-wing release envelope, the wing kit also improves delivery accuracy.

In addition, HAAWC reduces airframe stress on the P-8A aircraft by allowing it to stay at altitude to launch HAAWC-configured torpedoes, and increases the survivability of both the aircrew and the aircraft by providing safe stand-off. The P-8A will be able to accommodate up to five HAAWC weapons in its aft weapons bay.

An artist's rendering of a HAAWC weapon being released from a P-8A Poseidon at altitude. (Boeing)

The US Navy (USN) has confirmed an initial operational capability (IOC) for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), paving the way for fleet introduction on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Designed to enable the deployment of the MK 54 lightweight torpedo from P-8A aircraft operating at altitude, the HAAWC programme introduces the Boeing-developed MK 14 MOD 0 adaptor wing kit to enable the torpedo to glide down to an acceptable altitude before release. As well as allowing employment of the MK 54 weapon from altitudes outside the current fixed-wing release envelope, the wing kit also improves delivery accuracy.

In addition, HAAWC reduces airframe stress on the P-8A aircraft by allowing it to stay at altitude to launch HAAWC-configured torpedoes, and increases the survivability of both the aircrew and the aircraft by providing safe stand-off. The P-8A will be able to accommodate up to five HAAWC weapons in its aft weapons bay.

An artist's rendering of a HAAWC weapon being released from a P-8A Poseidon at altitude. (Boeing)

The US Navy (USN) has confirmed an initial operational capability (IOC) for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), paving the way for fleet introduction on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Designed to enable the deployment of the MK 54 lightweight torpedo from P-8A aircraft operating at altitude, the HAAWC programme introduces the Boeing-developed MK 14 MOD 0 adaptor wing kit to enable the torpedo to glide down to an acceptable altitude before release. As well as allowing employment of the MK 54 weapon from altitudes outside the current fixed-wing release envelope, the wing kit also improves delivery accuracy.

In addition, HAAWC reduces airframe stress on the P-8A aircraft by allowing it to stay at altitude to launch HAAWC-configured torpedoes, and increases the survivability of both the aircrew and the aircraft by providing safe stand-off. The P-8A will be able to accommodate up to five HAAWC weapons in its aft weapons bay.

An artist's rendering of a HAAWC weapon being released from a P-8A Poseidon at altitude. (Boeing)

The US Navy (USN) has confirmed an initial operational capability (IOC) for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), paving the way for fleet introduction on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Designed to enable the deployment of the MK 54 lightweight torpedo from P-8A aircraft operating at altitude, the HAAWC programme introduces the Boeing-developed MK 14 MOD 0 adaptor wing kit to enable the torpedo to glide down to an acceptable altitude before release. As well as allowing employment of the MK 54 weapon from altitudes outside the current fixed-wing release envelope, the wing kit also improves delivery accuracy.

In addition, HAAWC reduces airframe stress on the P-8A aircraft by allowing it to stay at altitude to launch HAAWC-configured torpedoes, and increases the survivability of both the aircrew and the aircraft by providing safe stand-off. The P-8A will be able to accommodate up to five HAAWC weapons in its aft weapons bay.

An artist's rendering of a HAAWC weapon being released from a P-8A Poseidon at altitude. (Boeing)

The US Navy (USN) has confirmed an initial operational capability (IOC) for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), paving the way for fleet introduction on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Designed to enable the deployment of the MK 54 lightweight torpedo from P-8A aircraft operating at altitude, the HAAWC programme introduces the Boeing-developed MK 14 MOD 0 adaptor wing kit to enable the torpedo to glide down to an acceptable altitude before release. As well as allowing employment of the MK 54 weapon from altitudes outside the current fixed-wing release envelope, the wing kit also improves delivery accuracy.

In addition, HAAWC reduces airframe stress on the P-8A aircraft by allowing it to stay at altitude to launch HAAWC-configured torpedoes, and increases the survivability of both the aircrew and the aircraft by providing safe stand-off. The P-8A will be able to accommodate up to five HAAWC weapons in its aft weapons bay.

An artist's rendering of a HAAWC weapon being released from a P-8A Poseidon at altitude. (Boeing)

The US Navy (USN) has confirmed an initial operational capability (IOC) for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), paving the way for fleet introduction on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Designed to enable the deployment of the MK 54 lightweight torpedo from P-8A aircraft operating at altitude, the HAAWC programme introduces the Boeing-developed MK 14 MOD 0 adaptor wing kit to enable the torpedo to glide down to an acceptable altitude before release. As well as allowing employment of the MK 54 weapon from altitudes outside the current fixed-wing release envelope, the wing kit also improves delivery accuracy.

In addition, HAAWC reduces airframe stress on the P-8A aircraft by allowing it to stay at altitude to launch HAAWC-configured torpedoes, and increases the survivability of both the aircrew and the aircraft by providing safe stand-off. The P-8A will be able to accommodate up to five HAAWC weapons in its aft weapons bay.