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EC-130 Commando Solo vs P-3 Orion

Lockheed Martin EC-130 Commando Solo military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-130 Commando Solo
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
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Specifications
EC-130 Commando Solo P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Lockheed
First flight 1 January 1957 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1975 1962
Number produced 14 units 757 units
Average unit price $150 million $36 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 40.3 m 30.4 m
Height 11.8 m 11.8 m
Length 29.7 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 671 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 4,300 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 74,389 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 34,274 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,474 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Overview

The EC-130 Commando Solo and the P-3 Orion are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 671 km/h for the EC-130 Commando Solo vs 750 km/h for the P-3 Orion. The EC-130 Commando Solo has an operational range of 4,300 km vs 2,491 km for the P-3 Orion. The P-3 Orion operates at altitudes up to 8,626 m compared to 8,534 m for the EC-130 Commando Solo.

The EC-130 Commando Solo has been produced in 14 units vs 757 for the P-3 Orion. Unit cost is $150M for the EC-130 Commando Solo vs $36M for the P-3 Orion. The EC-130 Commando Solo first flew 1 years before the P-3 Orion (1957 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EC-130 Commando Solo or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 671 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EC-130 Commando Solo or P-3 Orion?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a longer range at 4,300 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the EC-130 Commando Solo or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EC-130 Commando Solo or P-3 Orion?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 74,389 kg compared to the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.
Which is larger, the EC-130 Commando Solo or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 29.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EC-130 Commando Solo or P-3 Orion?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the P-3 Orion at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the EC-130 Commando Solo or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 13 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EC-130 Commando Solo or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.