A Japanese amphibious flying boat developed specifically for anti-submarine warfare.
Development
Shin Meiwa PS-1 was developed by Shin Meiwa Industry in Japan as a maritime-combat aircraft. The family first flew in 1967 and entered service in 1971. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Shin Meiwa PS-1 is represented primarily in the maritime-combat aircraft role. The sourced variant records include service with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The current structured record does not attach a specific conflict authority to this family; operational context remains limited to sourced service and role data. Role tags attached to the family include anti submarine.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include PS-1.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS-1 | Production | Maritime Combat | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1974-75 — Sampson Low, Marston & Co. · Tier 3