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Boeing 747 vs P-3 Orion

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
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Specifications
Boeing 747 P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed
First flight 9 February 1969 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1970 1962
Number produced 1574 units 757 units
Average unit price $285 million $36 million
Wing area 511.0 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 30.4 m
Height 19.3 m 11.8 m
Length 70.6 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,430 kgf 4 x 858 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 747 and the P-3 Orion are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the Boeing 747 vs 750 km/h for the P-3 Orion. The Boeing 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 2,491 km for the P-3 Orion. The Boeing 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 8,626 m for the P-3 Orion. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the Boeing 747 is 5.9x the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.

The Boeing 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 757 for the P-3 Orion. Unit cost is $285M for the Boeing 747 vs $36M for the P-3 Orion. The P-3 Orion first flew 11 years before the Boeing 747 (1958 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the P-3 Orion's 750 km/h, a difference of 264 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the P-3 Orion's 35.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the P-3 Orion at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 757 units of the P-3 Orion.