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Alizé vs P-2 Neptune

Alizé vs P-2 Neptune at a glance — top speed 518 vs 584 km/h, range 2,500 vs 3,471 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 36,240 kg, built 89 vs 1,177 units.

Breguet Alizé military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Alizé
Lockheed P-2 Neptune military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-2 Neptune
Specifications
Alizé P-2 Neptune
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Lockheed
First flight 6 October 1956 17 May 1945
Year introduced 1959 1947
Number produced 89 units 1177 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 36.0 m² 92.9 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 31.7 m
Height 5.0 m 8.9 m
Length 13.9 m 27.9 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 584 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 3,471 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 6,828 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 36,240 kg
Empty weight 5,700 kg 22,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,565 kW 2 x 2,759 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alizé or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune is faster with a maximum speed of 584 km/h compared to the Alizé's 518 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alizé or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has a longer range at 3,471 km compared to the Alizé's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alizé or P-2 Neptune?
The Alizé has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the P-2 Neptune's 6,828 meters (22,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alizé or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,240 kg compared to the Alizé's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Alizé or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune is longer at 27.9 meters compared to the Alizé's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alizé or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune entered service first in 1947, 12 years before the Alizé which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alizé or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has been produced in greater numbers with 1,177 units compared to 89 units of the Alizé.