N847DS

The airframe bearing tail number N847DS is a Boeing P-8A Poseidon built in 2024, carrying manufacturer serial 67446 / 9612. It is owned and operated by the United States Navy and is registered in the US; the aircraft entered service with that government operator upon delivery. Delivered in 2024 to the United States Navy, the platform is maintained to military operational standards and is valued at approximately $205,000,000, reflecting its specialized mission fit and recent manufacture. Registry records and valuation indicate an airframe in current operational condition under government stewardship.

The cabin of Boeing P-8A Poseidon N847DS is a mission console layout configured for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) with multiple operator stations, sonobuoy storage and mission-equipment stowage rather than a passenger cabin. Avionics and mission systems fitted to this airframe include an AN/APY-10 multi-mission radar, an AN/ALQ-240 electronic support measures suite, and Link 16 integrated communications alongside the aircraft’s integrated mission systems. Typical employment centers on long-range maritime patrol and multi-crew sensor missions conducted from U.S. bases, leveraging the aircraft’s endurance (up to 4,500 nm) and cruise performance (440 kts). Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect military-level sustainment of mission systems, sonobuoy handling equipment and the CFM56-7B27A turbofans.

As a member of the P-8A family, Boeing P-8A Poseidon N847DS represents a long-endurance, sensor-rich maritime patrol niche with high onboard systems integration. Its twin CFM56-7B27A engines and mission avionics prioritize sustained patrol radius and sensor employment over passenger transport. Market and resale considerations for this airframe are strongly influenced by its government ownership, specialized mission fit, integrated systems and high acquisition value ($205,000,000), factors that typically limit conventional civil resale and require specific sustainment expertise.