P-3B Orion

Description

A United States built, four-engine, long-range naval warfare aircraft. It is predominantly used for spotting submarines, ships and sea mines. The first P-3B rolled out from the factory in the 1960s and it remains to this day the most reliable naval warfare aircraft. Hellenic P-3Bs were delivered between 1993 and 1996 and replaced the HU-16B Albatross. The Hellenic P-3Bs wear a single color gray camouflage.

Specifications:

• Crew: 8 (3 pilots and 5 navy personnel)
• Engine: Allison T-56-A-14 of 4,910 hp.
• Wing Span: 30.37 m
• Length: 35.61 m
• Maximum Speed: 411 knts
• Service Ceiling: 8,625m