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Description
| Notes: P-3A modified for electronic reconnaissance. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed | |
| Base model: | P-3 | |
| Designation: | EP-3 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Orion | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Patrol | |
| Modified Mission: | Special electronic installation | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 116' 10" | 35.6 m | |
| Height: | 33' 8" | 10.2 m | |
| Wingspan: | 99' 8" | 30.3 m | |
| Wingarea: | 1,300.0 sq ft | 120.7 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 61,491 lb | 27,887 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 135,000 lb | 61,224 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 142,000 lb | 64,399 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 4 | ||
| Powerplant: | Allison T56-A-10W | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 4500 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 4,765 miles | 7,673 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 378 mph | 608 km/h | 328 kt |
| Max Speed: | 460 mph | 740 km/h | 400 kt |
| Climb: | 1,950 ft/min | 594 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 28,300 ft | 8,625 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USN | VAQ-33 | Key West | FL |
