ShinMaywa US-2 is a large Japanese short takeoff and landing amphibious aircraft that employs boundary layer control technology for enhanced STOL and stall suppression performance. Manufacturer ShinMaywa First flight 18 December 2003 Introduction 30 March 2007 Status In production Primary user Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Produced 2003–Present Capacity: 20 passengers or 12 stretchers Length: 33.46 m (109 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 33.15 m (108 ft 9 in) Height: 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in) Wing area: 135.8 m2