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Alizé vs P-3 Orion

Alizé vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 518 vs 750 km/h, range 2,500 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 64,410 kg, built 89 vs 757 units.

Breguet Alizé military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Alizé
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Specifications
Alizé P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Lockheed
First flight 6 October 1956 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1959 1962
Number produced 89 units 757 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wing area 36.0 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 30.4 m
Height 5.0 m 11.8 m
Length 13.9 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 5,700 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,565 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alizé or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Alizé's 518 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alizé or P-3 Orion?
The Alizé has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alizé or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the Alizé's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alizé or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the Alizé's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Alizé or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the Alizé's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alizé or P-3 Orion?
The Alizé entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the P-3 Orion which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alizé or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 89 units of the Alizé.