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P-3 Orion vs Shackleton

P-3 Orion vs Shackleton at a glance — top speed 750 vs 485 km/h, range 2,491 vs 6,782 km, max takeoff weight 64,410 vs 44,452 kg, built 757 vs 185 units.

Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Avro Shackleton military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Shackleton
Specifications
P-3 Orion Shackleton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Avro
First flight 19 August 1958 9 March 1949
Year introduced 1962 1951
Number produced 757 units 185 units
Average unit price $36 million --
Wing area 121.0 m² 132.0 m²
Wingspan 30.4 m 36.5 m
Height 11.8 m 7.1 m
Length 35.6 m 28.2 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 485 km/h
Operational range 2,491 km 6,782 km
Service ceiling 8,626 m 5,669 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,410 kg 44,452 kg
Empty weight 35,017 kg 26,218 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,430 kW 4 x 1,460 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-3 Orion or Shackleton?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Shackleton's 485 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-3 Orion or Shackleton?
The Shackleton has a longer range at 6,782 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-3 Orion or Shackleton?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the Shackleton's 5,669 meters (18,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-3 Orion or Shackleton?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the Shackleton's 44,452 kg.
Which is larger, the P-3 Orion or Shackleton?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the Shackleton's 28.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the P-3 Orion or Shackleton?
The Shackleton entered service first in 1951, 11 years before the P-3 Orion which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-3 Orion or Shackleton?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 185 units of the Shackleton.