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Lockheed P-3 Orion

Military
Lockheed P-3 Orion

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The Lockheed P-3 Orion, which first flew in 1959, became the definitive maritime patrol aircraft for naval operations worldwide. Its four-engine design accommodated eleven crew members across a 35.6-meter length, achieving 761.2 km/h for extended anti-submarine and reconnaissance missions. The 30.4-meter wingspan provided stable sensor platform characteristics.

Especificaciones

Función
Maritime patrol aircraft
Origen
United States
Tripulación
11
Motores
4
Primer vuelo
1959
Longitud
35,6 m
Envergadura
30,4 m
Velocidad máxima
761 km/h