Orion P3 Model Airplane

P3 Orion Model Airplane: Top-Notch and State-of-the-Art Quality

The P3 Orion model airplane's paint scheme and markings are extremely accurate and precise, depicting the real plane. Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted model airplanes just like the P3 Orion. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the aircraft and gives it a glossy finish. Our P3 Orion model airplane exhibits an unmatched quality and intricate design to obtain the exact look of the actual airplane.

The P3 Orion model airplane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The P 3 Orion model plane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. Each P 3 Orion model plane will surely be appreciated by aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists for it is truly a work of art that relives their memory of the original plane.

The P-3 was developed as a land-based anti-submarine warfare (ASW) maritime patrol aircraft to replace the US Navy's aging P2V Neptune. It has advanced submarine detection sensors such as directional frequency and ranging (DIFAR) sonobuoys and magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) equipment. The avionics system is integrated by a general purpose digital computer that supports all of the tactical displays, monitors and automatically launches ordnance and provides flight information to the pilots. In addition, the system coordinates navigation information and accepts sensor data inputs for tactical display and storage. The P-3C can carry a mixed payload of weapons internally and on wing pylons. It can carry 3-5 crews and maximum accommodation is 21 persons. It had its maiden flight on November 25 1959.

Developed during the Cold War, the P-3's primary mission was to track and eliminate ballistic missile and fast attack submarines in the event of war. Reconnaissance missions in international waters led to occasions where Soviet fighters would "bump" a U.S. Navy P-3 or other P-3 operators such as the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

The P3V Orion, derived from Lockheed's successful L188 Electra airliner, entered the inventory in July 1962, and more than 30 years later it remains the Navy's sole land-based antisubmarine warfare aircraft. It has gone through one designation change (P3V to P-3) and three major models: P-3A, P-3B, and P-3C, the latter being the only one now in active service. The last Navy P-3 came off the production line at the Lockheed plant in April 1990.