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Lockheed P-3C Orion
The P-3C Orion is a four-engine turboprop for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. Four Allison T-56-A-14 engines of 4,600 horsepower each power it. The Navy lists a length of 116.7 feet, a wingspan of 99.6 feet, a height of 33.7 feet and a maximum take-off weight of 139,760 pounds, with a cruise speed of 328 knots, a top speed of 411 knots and a ceiling of 28,300 feet. Its range is given as a 2,380 nautical mile radius, or 1,346 nautical miles for three hours on station at 1,500 feet. Eleven people crew it, including three pilots and two naval flight officers.
- Cruise speed
- 328 knots (610 km/h)
- Engines
- Four Allison T-56-A-14 turboprops on the wings
- Max takeoff weight
- 140,000 lb (63,394 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 116 ft 8 in (35.57 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 99 ft 7 in (30.36 m) |
| Height | 33 ft 8 in (10.27 m) |
| Ceiling | 28,300 ft (8,600 m) |
| Status | Still flying with a few operators |
| Type codes | ICAO P3 |
Who flies it
- US Navy
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