But would you need an aircraft that carries 300 odd sonobuoys, can monitor 60+ at any one time, has a swept up ESM system, can handle 400+ contacts in its tactical system, etc to do this particular job......
Or would something like a maritime CN-235 suffice?
The aircraft is powered by two GE CT&-9C3 turboprop engines, each developing 1,305kW. - Image - Airforce Technology