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EF-111 Raven vs P-3 Orion

Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EF-111 Raven
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
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Specifications
EF-111 Raven P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Lockheed
First flight 1 January 1977 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1981 1962
Number produced 42 units 757 units
Average unit price $65 million $36 million
Wing area 48.8 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 30.4 m
Height 5.0 m 11.8 m
Length 23.5 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 3,220 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 39,680 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 24,230 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,390 kgf 4 x 3,430 kW
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Overview

The EF-111 Raven and the P-3 Orion are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Lockheed respectively.

The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 3.1:1 the P-3 Orion's 750 km/h. The EF-111 Raven has an operational range of 3,220 km vs 2,491 km for the P-3 Orion. The EF-111 Raven operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 8,626 m for the P-3 Orion.

The EF-111 Raven has been produced in 42 units vs 757 for the P-3 Orion. Unit cost is $65M for the EF-111 Raven vs $36M for the P-3 Orion. The P-3 Orion first flew 19 years before the EF-111 Raven (1958 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EF-111 Raven or P-3 Orion?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the P-3 Orion's 750 km/h, a difference of 1,600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EF-111 Raven or P-3 Orion?
The EF-111 Raven has a longer range at 3,220 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the EF-111 Raven or P-3 Orion?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the EF-111 Raven or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the EF-111 Raven's 39,680 kg.
Which is larger, the EF-111 Raven or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the EF-111 Raven's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EF-111 Raven or P-3 Orion?
The EF-111 Raven is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the P-3 Orion at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the EF-111 Raven or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 19 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EF-111 Raven or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.