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P-3 Orion vs ShinMaywa US-2

Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
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Specifications
P-3 Orion ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed ShinMaywa
First flight 19 August 1958 18 December 2003
Year introduced 1962 2007
Number produced 757 units 8 units
Average unit price $36 million $113 million
Wing area 121.0 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 30.4 m 33.2 m
Height 11.8 m 9.8 m
Length 35.6 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 2,491 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 8,626 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,410 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 35,017 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,430 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Overview

The P-3 Orion and the ShinMaywa US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and ShinMaywa respectively.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the P-3 Orion vs 560 km/h for the ShinMaywa US-2. The P-3 Orion has an operational range of 2,491 km vs 4,700 km for the ShinMaywa US-2. The P-3 Orion operates at altitudes up to 8,626 m compared to 7,195 m for the ShinMaywa US-2.

The P-3 Orion has been produced in 757 units vs 8 for the ShinMaywa US-2. Unit cost is $36M for the P-3 Orion vs $113M for the ShinMaywa US-2. The P-3 Orion first flew 45 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 (1958 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-3 Orion or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-3 Orion or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-3 Orion or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-3 Orion or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 47,700 kg.
Which is larger, the P-3 Orion or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 33.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P-3 Orion or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the P-3 Orion at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the P-3 Orion or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 45 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-3 Orion or ShinMaywa US-2?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.