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Br.1150 Atlantic vs P-3 Orion

Br.1150 Atlantic vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 650 vs 750 km/h, range 9,075 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 43,500 vs 64,410 kg, built 87 vs 757 units.

Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Br.1150 Atlantic
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Specifications
Br.1150 Atlantic P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Lockheed
First flight 21 October 1961 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1965 1962
Number produced 87 units 757 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wing area 120.3 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 36.3 m 30.4 m
Height 11.3 m 11.8 m
Length 31.8 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 9,075 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling -- m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,500 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 24,000 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,222 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Br.1150 Atlantic or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Br.1150 Atlantic's 650 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Br.1150 Atlantic or P-3 Orion?
The Br.1150 Atlantic has a longer range at 9,075 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the Br.1150 Atlantic or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the Br.1150 Atlantic's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Br.1150 Atlantic or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the Br.1150 Atlantic's 43,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Br.1150 Atlantic or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the Br.1150 Atlantic's 31.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Br.1150 Atlantic or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the Br.1150 Atlantic which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Br.1150 Atlantic or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 87 units of the Br.1150 Atlantic.