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CP-107 Argus vs P-3 Orion

CP-107 Argus vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 507 vs 750 km/h, range 9,495 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 71,214 vs 64,410 kg, built 33 vs 757 units.

Canadair CP-107 Argus military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CP-107 Argus
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Specifications
CP-107 Argus P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Lockheed
First flight 27 March 1957 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1958 1962
Number produced 33 units 757 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wing area 192.8 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 43.4 m 30.4 m
Height 12.4 m 11.8 m
Length 40.4 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 507 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 9,495 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 71,214 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 36,741 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,759 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CP-107 Argus or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the CP-107 Argus's 507 km/h, a difference of 243 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CP-107 Argus or P-3 Orion?
The CP-107 Argus has a longer range at 9,495 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the CP-107 Argus or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the CP-107 Argus's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CP-107 Argus or P-3 Orion?
The CP-107 Argus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 71,214 kg compared to the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.
Which is larger, the CP-107 Argus or P-3 Orion?
The CP-107 Argus is longer at 40.4 meters compared to the P-3 Orion's 35.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the CP-107 Argus or P-3 Orion?
The CP-107 Argus entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the P-3 Orion which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CP-107 Argus or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 33 units of the CP-107 Argus.