The latest report from Japan's audit agency states that the readiness level of the Kawasaki P-1 anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is relatively low, as the 33 operational P-1s suffer from common issues such as engine corrosion, spare parts shortages, and critical avionics failures, with only a small number being operational. In particular, the turbofan engines of the P-1 are severely corroded in high-salt and high-humidity environments, making them difficult to operate normally.
Additionally, during operation, the P-1 experiences continuous vibration and noise, which causes problems with the identification system; dirt can accumulate on electrical components, leading to damage to multiple systems.
These issues are design flaws that emerged shortly after the aircraft entered service and are becoming increasingly prevalent.
It's quite puzzling, given so many design flaws, how did the test flights and acceptance processes during development pass?
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