
The P-3 Orion Is Much More Than A Patrol Aircraft. The EP-3 Is An Electronic Intelligence Gathering Aircraft. It Prowls The World's Oceans Using Radar. The Practical Use of he Orion Has Enough Entries To Fill A Snall Encyclopedia. Orions Serve As A Trainer, Recon, VIP Transport, Sensor Research, Artic & Antartric Research, Weather Observation, And Firefighting.
Specs: EP-3E Orion
Type: Long Range Maritime Recon Aircraft
Engines: Four Allision T56-A-14 Turboprops
Top Speed: 436 MPH
Ceiling: 28,000 FT
Range: 5,409 MI
Armament: None
Weights: Empty-61,358, Loaded-141,702 LBS
Dimensions: Wingspan-100 FT, Length-116 FT, Height-33 FT,Wing Area-1299 Sq. FT