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C-295 Persuader vs P-3 Orion

C-295 Persuader vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 576 vs 750 km/h, range 5,750 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 23,200 vs 64,410 kg, built 209 vs 757 units.

Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Specifications
C-295 Persuader P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Lockheed
First flight 28 November 1997 19 August 1958
Year introduced 2001 1962
Number produced 209 units 757 units
Average unit price $78 million $36 million
Wing area 59.0 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 30.4 m
Height 8.6 m 11.8 m
Length 24.5 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 576 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 5,750 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 9,250 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 174 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or P-3 Orion?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or P-3 Orion?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the P-3 Orion at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 39 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.