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Fairey Gannet vs P-3 Orion

Fairey Gannet vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 417 vs 750 km/h, range 1,127 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 11,340 vs 64,410 kg, built 303 vs 757 units.

Fairey Gannet military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Fairey Gannet
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Specifications
Fairey Gannet P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairey Lockheed
First flight 19 September 1949 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1953 1962
Number produced 303 units 757 units
Average unit price $2 million $36 million
Wing area 44.9 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 30.4 m
Height 5.1 m 11.8 m
Length 13.4 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,127 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 7,700 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,340 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 7,421 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,890 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fairey Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Fairey Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 333 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fairey Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a longer range at 2,491 km compared to the Fairey Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fairey Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the Fairey Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fairey Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Fairey Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the Fairey Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Fairey Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Fairey Gannet at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Fairey Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The Fairey 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 Fairey Gannet or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 303 units of the Fairey Gannet.