ICAO P3
Large
Lockheed P-3 Orion
Quad Turboprop· 100 globally registered
The LOCKHEED Lockheed P-3 Orion (P3) is a LOCKHEED 4-engine turboprop aircraft classified as medium wake category. Typical approach speed (Vref) is around 134 knots; operating envelope 61,236 kg MTOW. SkyMeter has observed 19 flights operated by this type across 5 airframes and 5 carriers. The largest observed operator is UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NOAA AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS C (NOA).
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ACTIVE AIRFRAMES
5
last 90 days
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OPERATORS
5
unique airlines
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FLIGHTS
19
tracked
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AVG DURATION
2h 14m
per flight
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INCIDENT RATE
26.3%
5 flagged
Performance
Speed envelope & approach
Vref
134 kt
Vref range
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Vmo
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Mmo
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Approach category
C
Dimensions
Airframe geometry
Wingspan
100 ft
Length
116 ft
Tail height
34 ft
Wheelbase
29 ft
Gear width
34 ft
Wake category
Medium
Weight & identification
Operating limits
MTOW
135,000 lb
MALW
103,880 lb
Manufacturer model
Lockheed P-3 Orion
FAA designator
P3
Registered
100
Top operators
By fleet size · last 90 days
Safety profile
Flagged flights · last 90 days
Family
Related variants
Recent incidents
Flagged flights of P3
Recent flights
Real flights of P3 · airborne ≥ 20 min
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Tracking window: 90 days