MilitaryEP-3C Orion
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The EP-3 Orion is a four-engine turboprop aircraft primarily used by the U.S. Navy for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic reconnaissance missions. It is a highly modified derivative of the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, equipped with extensive electronic surveillance systems and specialized antennas.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 1991 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 761 km/h |
| Range | 8,945 km |
| Crew | 24 |
| Weight | 64.4 t |
History
This US-developed aircraft, introduced in 1991, has been used for reconnaissance missions globally.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 5 | confirmed |
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