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The development of the US-2 took eight years to complete. Below are some outstanding performance features.
| Dimensions & Performances | US-2 (ShinMaywa) |
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| Length | 33.3m |
| Wing Span | 33.2m |
| Height | 9.8m |
| Engine | Rolls-Royce AE2100Jx4 |
| Propeller | Dowty R414 |
| Max Take-Off Weight/Distance | 47.7t / 490m |
| Max Landing Weight/Distance | 47.7t / 1,500m |
| Max Take-Off Weight/Distance (on water) | 43.0t / 280m |
| Max Landing Weight/Distance (on water) | 43.0t / 330m |
| Range | over 4,500 km |
| Cruise Altitude | More than 6,000m |
| Cruise Speed | More than 480km/h |
| Max Speed | More than 560km/h |
The world's only amphibian equipped with a BLC (Boundary Layer Control) powered high-lift device, the US-2 can cruise at extremely low speeds (approx. 90 km/h) and take off and land on water within a very short distance. |
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ShinMaywa's original spray suppressor and spray strip realize excellent seaworthiness, thereby preventing damage to airframes when landing on water. Together with its capability to cruise at extremely low speeds, the US-2 can take off and land on water with waves up to three meters high.
