P-3 Orion vs SH-5

American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations.
Picture of P-3 Orion
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 19 August 1958
Year of introduction 1962
Number produced 757 units
Average unit price $36 million
Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 3 April 1976
Year of introduction 1986
Number produced 7 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 121.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 30.4 m β—‰
Height 11.8 m β—‰
Length 35.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 750 km/h β—‰
Operational range 9,000 km
Service ceiling 8,626 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,410 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,017 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 3,430 kW β—‰
Wing area 144.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 36.0 m β—‰
Height 9.8 m β—‰
Length 38.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 556 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 10,250 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 26,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,349 kW β—‰

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