P-3 Orion (see Figure 3-12)
Table 3-14 contains the general characteristics/descriptions of a P-3 Orion.
Figure 3-12 -- P-3 Orion.
P-3 Orion
Wing span
99 ft 8 in.
Length
116 ft 10 in.
Height
33 ft 8 in.
Climb rate
1,850 fpm
Ceiling
28,300 ft
Descent rate
2,000 fpm
Category
III
Approach speed
140 kn
Remarks
Manufactured by Lockheed Corporation. Primary mission is land-
based maritime patrol and undersea warfare. The aircraft can
operate for more than 17 hours on two engines. Reversible pitch
propellers allow the aircraft to land in a relatively short distance
(less than 3,000 ft).
Table 3-14 -- P-3 Orion characteristics/description
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