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P-3 Orion vs SH-5

Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
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Specifications
P-3 Orion SH-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Harbin
First flight 19 August 1958 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1962 1986
Number produced 757 units 7 units
Average unit price $36 million --
Wing area 121.0 m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 30.4 m 36.0 m
Height 11.8 m 9.8 m
Length 35.6 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 2,491 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 8,626 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,410 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 35,017 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,430 kW 4 x 2,349 kW
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Overview

The P-3 Orion and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the P-3 Orion vs 556 km/h for the SH-5. The P-3 Orion has an operational range of 2,491 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The SH-5 operates at altitudes up to 10,250 m compared to 8,626 m for the P-3 Orion.

The P-3 Orion has been produced in 757 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The P-3 Orion first flew 18 years before the SH-5 (1958 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-3 Orion or SH-5?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-3 Orion or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-3 Orion or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-3 Orion or SH-5?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the SH-5's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the P-3 Orion or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the P-3 Orion's 35.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the P-3 Orion or SH-5?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 24 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-3 Orion or SH-5?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.