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Kawasaki P-1 vs P-3 Orion

Kawasaki P-1 vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 996 vs 750 km/h, range 8,000 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 79,832 vs 64,410 kg, built 60 vs 757 units.

Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Kawasaki P-1 P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Lockheed
First flight 28 September 2007 19 August 1958
Year introduced 2015 1962
Number produced 60 units 757 units
Average unit price $141.5 million $36 million
Wing area -- m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 30.4 m
Height 12.1 m 11.8 m
Length 38.0 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 996 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 8,000 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 13,472 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,832 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight -- kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,123 kgf 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-3 Orion?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the P-3 Orion's 750 km/h, a difference of 246 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-3 Orion?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-3 Orion?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-3 Orion?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-3 Orion?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the P-3 Orion's 35.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-3 Orion?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the P-3 Orion at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 53 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki P-1 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.