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"Dragon Wings 400 - Lockheed P-3A Orion"

Lockheed P-3A Orion - VXN-8 "World Traveler"   U.S. Navy

VXN-8 aircraft, equipped with specialized instrumentation, provide a primary means for conducting world-wide surveys to obtain the basic data needed for preparation of required documentation. Further applications of collected data include government and private agencies in support of commercial and private navigation of seaways, commercial fishing industry and environmental pollution observation. Surveys are conducted within three separate dimensions: Geomagnetic and Gravimetric Survey (Project Magnet), Hydro-acoustic Survey (Outpost Seascan) and Arctic Ice Reconnaissance (Birdseye). With a current manning authorization of 35 officers and 173 enlisted personnel, VXN-8 aircrews typically detach for four to six weeks at a time with five officers, eight enlisted personnel and a NAVOCEANO team of three to six civilian specialists on board. Deployed aircrews operation autonomously throughout the world, often from remote airports which have little or no maintenance support. Known as "The World Travelers", the squadron is true to its name. Operations are conducted year-round in the Arctic and on all of the continents of the world except Antarctica.
	Official Designation P3-A Orion Primary Function Research National Origin USA Builder Lockheed Martin Operator United States Navy Wingspan 99 ft - 6 in (30.36m) Length 116 ft - 7 in (35.57m) Height 33 ft - 7 in (10.27m) Engines Four Allison T-56-A-10 turboprops Speed 300 kts. Range Low Altitude: 2,500 NM High Altitude: 3,800 NM Service Ceiling 27,000 ft. Crew 11 Date Deployed August 1962 In Service Unknown   Special Features: - 1/400 Authentic Scale - High Quality Diecast Metal - Detailed markings - Historically Accurate - Pre-assembled - Display In Flight or In Landing Mode Order# 55689

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