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===Patrol===
{{Main|Maritime patrol aircraft}}

A maritime patrol aircraft is a fixed-wing military aircraft designed to operate for long durations over water in maritime patrol roles—in particular [[Anti-submarine warfare|anti-submarine]], [[Anti-surface warfare|anti-ship]], and [[search and rescue]]. Some patrol aircraft were designed for this purpose, like the [[Kawasaki P-1]].<ref>[http://global.kawasaki.com/en/mobility/air/aircrafts/p_1.html Kawasaki P-1] ''[[Kawasaki Aerospace Company]]'' Retrieved January 20, 2017</ref> Many others are modified designs of pre-existing aircraft, such as the [[Boeing P-8 Poseidon]], which is based on the [[Boeing 737 Next Generation|Boeing 737-800]] airliner.<ref>[http://www.boeing.com/defense/maritime-surveillance/p-8-poseidon/index.page P-8 Poseidon] ''[[Boeing]]'' Retrieved January 20, 2017</ref> While the term maritime patrol aircraft generally refers to fixed wing aircraft, other aircraft types, such as blimps and helicopters, have also been used in the same roles.