P3 Orion
Characteristics
From
NAVAIR 01-75PAC-1.1 NFO/Aircrew NATOPS Flight Manual
The
P-3C is a four-engine, low-wing aircraft designed for patrol and
antisubmarine
warfare. It is in the 135,000-pound gross weight class and is
powered
by four T56-A-14 turboprop engines. Each engine provides 4,600shp
(maximum
rated) for takeoff. Distinguishing features of the aircraft include
advanced
submarine detection gear including interfacing of the detection
gear,
the ordnance system, and the armament systems. The model is readily
identified
by the installation of sonobuoy chutes,
visible
in the lower aft fuselage of the aircraft, and three additional small
windows
on the starboard side of the fuselage. Also, provisions for
carrying
a streamlined ESM pod-pylon assembly on a wing station are installed.
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The
overall
aircraft
specifics
with
a crew of 11
are:
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| Wing
span: |
99 feet
8 inches |
| Length: |
116 feet 10
inches |
| Height to top
of fin (antenna): |
34 feet 3
inches |
| Top of fin
(antenna) to lower skin: |
24 feet 4
inches |
Speed- Maximum
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405 knots,
466mph
350 knots, 403mph |
| Ceiling: |
30,000ft.,
9000 m. |
| Range -
Typical mission |
10-12 hr. Max,
14 hr. |
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