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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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