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P-3 Orion vs Tu-142

P-3 Orion vs Tu-142 at a glance — top speed 750 vs 925 km/h, range 2,491 vs 12,550 km, max takeoff weight 64,410 vs 185,000 kg, built 757 vs 100 units.

Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Tupolev Tu-142 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-142
Specifications
P-3 Orion Tu-142
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Tupolev
First flight 19 August 1958 18 June 1968
Year introduced 1962 1972
Number produced 757 units 100 units
Average unit price $36 million --
Wing area 121.0 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 30.4 m 50.0 m
Height 11.8 m 12.1 m
Length 35.6 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 2,491 km 12,550 km
Service ceiling 8,626 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,410 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight 35,017 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,430 kW 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-3 Orion or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the P-3 Orion's 750 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-3 Orion or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 12,550 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-3 Orion or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-3 Orion or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.
Which is larger, the P-3 Orion or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the P-3 Orion's 35.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the P-3 Orion or Tu-142?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 10 years before the Tu-142 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-3 Orion or Tu-142?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 100 units of the Tu-142.