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Lockheed CP-140 Aurora

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Lockheed CP-140 Aurora

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The Lockheed CP-140 Aurora, which first flew in 1979, provided Canadian maritime patrol capability with advanced sensor suites. Its eight-crew configuration, 35.6-meter length, 30.4-meter wingspan, and 694.5 km/h speed supported sustained ocean surveillance across North Atlantic operations.

Specifications

Role
Maritime patrol aircraft (CP-140) ; MPA trainer aircraft (CP-140A)
Crew
8
Engines
4
First flight
1979
Length
35.6 m
Wingspan
30.4 m
Max speed
695 km/h