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Lockheed WP-3D Orion

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The WP-3D is a highly modified P-3 maritime patrol aircraft used by NOAA for atmospheric and weather research, best known for its use in the "Hurricane Hunters" program. Move the VTOL slider up to retract the landing gear.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 55.5ft (16.9m)
  • Length 68.8ft (21.0m)
  • Height 19.6ft (6.0m)
  • Empty Weight 13,903lbs (6,306kg)
  • Loaded Weight 23,571lbs (10,691kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.953
  • Wing Loading 55.4lbs/ft2 (270.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 425.8ft2 (39.6m2)
  • Drag Points 7868

Parts

  • Number of Parts 391
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 842