V Speeds P-3C Orion


Engines: 4 Allison T56-A-14 turboprops of 4,910 hp each

Wingspan: 99 ft. 8 in.

Length: 116 ft. 10 in.

Height: 33 ft. 8 in.

Weight: 135,000 (loaded)

Maximum Speed: 473 mph at 15,000 ft.

Maximum Initial Climb: 1950ft/min

Ceiling: 28,300 ft.

Range: 2,383 miles

Armament: 19,250 lbs of bombs

Crew: 10

Weight Empty: 61,491 lbs.

Mike Cantin provided me with the following:

Engines: 4 Allison T56-A-14 of 4,600 SHP each

Gross Max Takeoff Weight: 135,000 LBS

Max Gross Landing Weight: 103,880 LBS

Rotation Speed: 130 KIAS

Liftoff: 136 KIAS

Climb Out: 140 KIAS

Stall Speed:

Gear/Flaps Extended: 87 KIAS

Gear/Flaps Retracted: 143 KIAS

Max Speed, Flaps:

Maneuver (10 Deg): 275 KIAS

Takeoff (18 Deg): 190 KIAS

Landing (30 Deg): 170 KIAS

Max Speed Gear:

Extension (1.0 G - ): 390 KIAS

Extension (1.0 G + ): 190 KIAS

Retract : 190 KIAS

Engines to Ground Idle/

Apply Brakes : 120 KIAS Return to P-3C Orion Page