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P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft Family

The P-3C Orion is a four-engine maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft derived from the Lockheed L-188 Electra and built in Japan by Kawasaki for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Its long-endurance patrol mission, integrated maritime sensors, and T56-IHI-14 turboprop installation made it a principal ocean-surveillance aircraft; the exact engine row is not yet present in the propulsion library.

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Aliases
P-3CP-3C OrionLockheed P-3C OrionKawasaki P-3C
Family Name
P-3C Orion
Full Name
P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft Family
Roles
militaryreconnaissance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Crew Capacity
11
Max Speed
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Max Takeoff Mass
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Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The P-3C Orion is a four-engine maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft derived from the Lockheed L-188 Electra and built in Japan by Kawasaki for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Its long-endurance patrol mission, integrated maritime sensors, and T56-IHI-14 turboprop installation made it a principal ocean-surveillance aircraft; the exact engine row is not yet present in the propulsion library.
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Length
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Wingspan
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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 06:53:52 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 06:53:52 UTC