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CP-107 Argus vs P-2 Neptune

CP-107 Argus vs P-2 Neptune at a glance — top speed 507 vs 584 km/h, range 9,495 vs 3,471 km, max takeoff weight 71,214 vs 36,240 kg, built 33 vs 1,177 units.

Canadair CP-107 Argus military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CP-107 Argus
Lockheed P-2 Neptune military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-2 Neptune
Specifications
CP-107 Argus P-2 Neptune
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Lockheed
First flight 27 March 1957 17 May 1945
Year introduced 1958 1947
Number produced 33 units 1177 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 192.8 m² 92.9 m²
Wingspan 43.4 m 31.7 m
Height 12.4 m 8.9 m
Length 40.4 m 27.9 m
Maximum speed 507 km/h 584 km/h
Operational range 9,495 km 3,471 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,828 m
Max. takeoff weight 71,214 kg 36,240 kg
Empty weight 36,741 kg 22,650 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,759 kW 2 x 2,759 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CP-107 Argus or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune is faster with a maximum speed of 584 km/h compared to the CP-107 Argus's 507 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CP-107 Argus or P-2 Neptune?
The CP-107 Argus has a longer range at 9,495 km compared to the P-2 Neptune's 3,471 km.
Which can fly higher, the CP-107 Argus or P-2 Neptune?
The CP-107 Argus has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the P-2 Neptune's 6,828 meters (22,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the CP-107 Argus or P-2 Neptune?
The CP-107 Argus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 71,214 kg compared to the P-2 Neptune's 36,240 kg.
Which is larger, the CP-107 Argus or P-2 Neptune?
The CP-107 Argus is longer at 40.4 meters compared to the P-2 Neptune's 27.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CP-107 Argus or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune entered service first in 1947, 11 years before the CP-107 Argus which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CP-107 Argus or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has been produced in greater numbers with 1,177 units compared to 33 units of the CP-107 Argus.