Other Japanese agencies have considered the US-2 for operations after a possible Nankai Trough mega-earthquake. They can build that role around aircraft and logistics arrangements already in service instead of creating a separate support system. ShinMaywa has also pursued sales in India, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, and Greece. Japan's existing support base changes the practical value of the niche aircraft at home.
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Nankai Trough planning and the existing US-2 fleet
Japan's existing US-2 fleet and support network let other agencies consider the aircraft for Nankai Trough disaster response, while ShinMaywa has also pursued foreign sales.