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Avro Shackleton Military
Lockheed P-3C Orion Military
Quick facts
ManufacturerAvroLockheed
TypeMaritime patrolMaritime patrol
Origin —🇺🇸 United States
First flight19491959
StatusRetiredIn service
Units built185757
Unit cost——
Dimensions
Length26.62 m35.60 m
Wingspan36.52 m30.37 m
Height—10.27 m
Wing area—120.8 m²
Weights & fuel
Empty weight—35,000 kg
Max. take-off weight—64,400 kg
Performance
Max. speed—750 km/h
Cruise speed—607 km/h
Ferry range—8,940 km
Combat radius—2,490 km
Service ceiling—8,600 m
Crew & capacity
Crew—11
Hardpoints—10
Powerplant
Engines—4
Engine type——
Engine model—Allison T56-A-14
Power (each)—3,661 kW

At a glance

Wingspan

Avro Shackleton
37 m
Lockheed P-3C Orion
30 m

Length

Avro Shackleton
27 m
Lockheed P-3C Orion
36 m

Units built

Avro Shackleton
185
Lockheed P-3C Orion
757

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.