Airbus Launches A321MPA Maritime Patrol Plane 🚢

Airbus unveiled the A321MPA maritime patrol aircraft at Euronaval 2024, based on the A321XLR. Designed for France’s PATMAR Future program to replace the Atlantique 2 fleet, it features advanced Thales sensors, a MAD detector, and internal weapons bays, offering a 4,700 nm range. Competing with Dassault’s Falcon 10X, it brings higher payload capacity but faces challenges with size and cost. The French Ministry of Defense's decision between Airbus and Dassault will shape the future of maritime patrol. #AviationNews #Airbus #A321MPA