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| electra.jpg |
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Another picture of a Lockheed Electra which was modified at Jacksonville Naval Air Depot
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| MB-p3.jpg |
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| MB-rp3a.jpg |
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| p3-1.jpg |
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Picture of a P-3 in a bank turn with its bomb bay doors open.
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| p3-10.jpg |
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A rare picture of three EP-3E reconnaissance aircraft, all exhibiting different antenna fits.
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| p3-11.jpg |
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Among the more remarkable of the special mission variants are the EP-3A (EATS) aircraft which fly with the Pacific Missile Test Center at NAS Point Mugu. The Extended Area Test System, comprising a phased-array antenna in the fin projection, is used f or range support.
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| p3-12.jpg |
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The first CP-140 Aurora is based on the Orion airframe but incorporates the anti-submarine warfare suite from the S-3A Viking.
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| p3-13.jpg |
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An unusual civilian use of the Orion is firefighting. Six P-3As are currently flying with Aero Union at Chico, California, modified with a 3,000-US gal ventral tank.
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| p3-14.jpg |
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A P-3AEW "Blue Sentinel" aircraft that flies with the US Customs Service, dedicated to detecting smuggling operations from Davis-Montan AFB and New Orleans.
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| p3-15.jpg |
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P-3A model overwater
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| p3-16.jpg |
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P-3A inflight
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| p3-17.jpg |
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P-3A (ASW) profile drawing
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| p3-18.jpg |
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P-3B
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| p3-19.jpg |
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P-3B
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| p3-2.jpg |
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Lockheed Electra N1883 was used as an
aerodynamic prototype for the Orion, featuring dummy MAD boom and weapons bay projections. It is seen here before having the fuselage
shortened to Orion dimensions.
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| p3-20.jpg |
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P-3B (ASW) profile drawing
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| p3-21.jpg |
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P-3B
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| p3-22.jpg |
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P-3B
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| p3-23.jpg |
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P-3C (ASW) profile drawing
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| p3-24.jpg |
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P-3C
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| p3-25.jpg |
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A picture of a P-3C based at NAS Brunswick, Maine.
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| p3-26.jpg |
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P-3C
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| p3-27.jpg |
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P-3C (ASW) profile drawing front view
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| p3-28.jpg |
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Notable for their unusual camouflage, the Iranian P-3Fs played an important part in the Gulf War with Iraq, flying from Bandar Abbas. Due to chronic spare shortages, it is thought that only one or two are left airworthy
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| p3-29.jpg |
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EP-3B/C (Electronic Warfare Variant) profile drawing
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| p3-3.jpg |
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The Orion can carry a wide variety of stores, covering the entire anti-ship/anti-sub spectrum. Illustrated in front of the Australian P-3C are Harpoon missiles, torpedoes, sonobuoys, and smoke markers.
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| p3-30.jpg |
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EP-3C
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| p3-31.jpg |
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EP-3C
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| p3-32.jpg |
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A P-3 flying over NAS Jacksonville.
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| p3-33.jpg |
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A picture of a P-3B of VP-92 in the Tactical Paint Scheme.
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| p3-34.jpg |
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The P-3 pilot has a well-designed cockpit, with an excellent outside view. At his control is a powerful and responsive aircraft.
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| p3-35.jpg |
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The heart of the mission system is the Tactical Co-ordinator (TACCO) station. Information from all the sensors is displayed on the large screen.
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| p3-36.jpg |
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In addition to pre-loaded sensors, sonobuoys can be loaded into tubes during flight to meet varying operational requirements. Buoys are ejected backwards to fall exactly under the aircraft's position at the point of launch
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| p3-37.jpg |
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The acousitc sensor stations are positioned over the aircraft's wing, behind the non-acoustic station.
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| p3-38.jpg |
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Sitting opposite of TACCO, the nav/comms station is on the starboard side of the cabin, immediately behind the flight deck.
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| p3-39.jpg |
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Pacific Fleet Orions regularly operate from Japan, Misawa, where this aircraft gets a wash, is in the north of the country, allowing the Soviet Pacific Fleet to be monitored closely.
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| p3-4.jpg |
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A trio of P3V-1s from VP-8 show off the lines of the then-new maritime patroller. They were the first unit to receive the type, and were soon in action during the blockade of Cuba during the 1962 missile crisis.
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| p3-40.jpg |
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| p3-41.jpg |
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| p3-42.jpg |
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| p3-43.jpg |
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| p3-44.jpg |
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P-3A on firefighting duty
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| p3-45.jpg |
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A Japanese built P-3 flying over a mountain.
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| p3-46.jpg |
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A picture of a Royal Norwegian Air Force's P-3N which was modified at JAX NADEP.
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| p3-47.jpg |
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Applications of lasers in undersea technology by NADC.
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| p3-48.jpg |
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A CP-140 Aurora from Canadian Forces 407 Squadron located in Comox, B.C. flies over Snowy Valley
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| p3-5.jpg |
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Designed to patrol for long hours over the ocean, the Orion is also very fast and surprisingly maneuverable, allowing it to undertake attacks against both surfaces and submarine targets and to dodge defenses. (P-3B shown)
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| p3-50.jpg |
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P-3C firing a "Maverick" missile.
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| p3-51.jpg |
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BUNO 148889 as Droop Snoop Testbed.
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| p3-52.jpg |
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Another CP-140 picture.
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| p3-53.jpg |
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A pair of P-3s in formation flight.
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| p3-6.jpg |
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P-3C in landing configuration
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| p3-7.jpg |
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P-3C in landing configuration
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| p3-8.jpg |
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A picture of an Australian Orion.
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| p3-9.jpg |
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Operating at low levels over the sea plays havoc with metals, so Orions have regular washdowns to curb salt corrosion. This is a P-3C of VP-24 in the Jacksonville, Florida washing facility.
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| p3-art.gif |
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| p3.jpg |
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| pc3or.jpg |
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PC3 Orion
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| TIA-ep3e.jpg |
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