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P-8A Poseidon carries 11,220 gallons of fuel for a theoretical 4,660‑mile range

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P-8A Poseidon carries 11,220 gallons of fuel for a theoretical 4,660‑mile range
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  • The Boeing P-8A Poseidon can hold about 11,220 gallons (42,470 L) of internal fuel and is rated for a theoretical range of roughly 4,660 miles (7,500 km).
  • Based on those figures, the aircraft averages about 0.42 mi per gallon (0.18 km per litre) and would burn roughly 2.4 gallons per mile (5.7 L per km) during flight.
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