海上巡逻机是海军空中力量的重要组成部分。不论在和平时期还是战时状态,海上巡逻机都对水面及水下环境进行侦察、预警,执行反潜、反舰、指挥与控制、搜索与救援等任务。海上巡逻机航程远、机动性强,与水面、水下舰艇及其他作战飞机,共同构成了国家领海内外的军事存在、维护海洋权益的有力手段。 Maritime patrol aircraft is an important part of naval airpower. In both peacetime and wartime situations, maritime patrol aircraft conduct reconnaissance, early warning, anti-submarine, anti-ship, command and control, search and rescue missions on the surface and underwater environment. The maritime patrol aircraft has a long range and strong mobility. Together with the surface water, underwater warships and other combat aircraft, the maritime patrol aircraft constitutes a powerful instrument for the military presence at home and abroad both at home and abroad and for the protection of maritime rights and interests.