P-3 Orion The Hunter

Quick Facts

Quick Facts

  • US design specifically for both maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare.


  • After 50 years of trusty service with some versions flying into the 2020s.


  • Additional missions have included some land based peacekeeping.


  • On display is a model of the P-3 used for testing radar signature size of the aircraft. A full-size P-3 is 116.8 ft in length, has a 99.7 ft wingspan, is 38.7 ft high, flies at up to 402 MPH, and for up to 16 hours.