KQ-200 vs P-3 Orion

Overview

The KQ-200 and the P-3 Orion are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Shaanxi and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 600 km/h for the KQ-200 vs 750 km/h for the P-3 Orion. The KQ-200 has an operational range of 5,000 km vs 2,491 km for the P-3 Orion.

Chinese anti-submarine and maritime patrol aircraft, introduced in the mid-2010s, used for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare.
Shaanxi KQ-200 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi
First flight --
Year introduced 2015
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations.
Lockheed P-3 Orion Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 -- mΒ²
Wingspan -- m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 600 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 β—‰
Wing area 121.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 30.4 m
Height 11.8 m
Length 35.6 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,491 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,410 kg
Empty weight 35,017 kg
Total thrust 4 x 858 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KQ-200 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the KQ-200's 600 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KQ-200 or P-3 Orion?
The KQ-200 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the KQ-200 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the KQ-200's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KQ-200 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the KQ-200's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the KQ-200 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the KQ-200's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KQ-200 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 53 years before the KQ-200 which entered service in 2015.