Gannet vs P-3 Orion
Overview
The Gannet and the P-3 Orion are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Fairey and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 417 km/h for the Gannet vs 750 km/h for the P-3 Orion. The Gannet has an operational range of 1,127 km vs 2,491 km for the P-3 Orion. The P-3 Orion operates at altitudes up to 8,626 m compared to 7,700 m for the Gannet. At 64,410 kg MTOW, the P-3 Orion is 5.7x the Gannet's 11,340 kg.
The Gannet has been produced in 303 units vs 757 for the P-3 Orion. Unit cost is $2M for the Gannet vs $36M for the P-3 Orion. The Gannet first flew 9 years before the P-3 Orion (1949 vs 1958).
| British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairey |
| First flight | 19 September 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 303 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 19 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 757 units |
| Average unit price | $36 million |
| Wing area | 44.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,127 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,340 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,421 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,890 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 121.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 30.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 35.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,491 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,626 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,410 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,017 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 858 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 333 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a longer range at 2,491 km compared to the Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Gannet at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The Gannet entered service first in 1953, 9 years before the P-3 Orion which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 303 units of the Gannet.