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Lockheed AP-3C Orion

Military
Lockheed AP-3C Orion

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The Lockheed AP-3C Orion, which first flew in 1999, represented modernized maritime patrol capability with advanced sensors and systems. Its thirteen-crew configuration, 35.6-meter length, 30.9-meter wingspan, and 750.1 km/h speed maintained the Orion family's reputation for sustained ocean surveillance.

Specifications

Role
Maritime patrol aircraft
Origin
United States
Crew
13
Engines
4
First flight
1999
Length
35.6 m
Wingspan
30.9 m
Max speed
750 km/h