Jerhy
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P-3 Orion:
Five have joined the search for MH370
Four P3 Orions from the Royal Australian Air Force have been taking part in the search, as well as one from New Zealand. First introduced in the 1960s, the Lockheed P3 Orion is another anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft, designed for long-endurance missions. Its manufacturers say it is fitted with infrared and long-range cameras, as well as imaging radar, so it can monitor activities below at a distance.
It can operate for long periods of time at both high and low altitudes, and has previously been used for submarine hunting, sending real-time video of warfare, protecting shipping lanes, and stopping drug smuggling. In use since the 1960s, the P3 has a 99.7ft (30.4m) wingspan, and is 116.8ft (35.6m) in length. Used by countries around the world including Spain, Canada and the US, it can carry 11 crew members, and reach a top speed of 750kmh.
Five have joined the search for MH370
Four P3 Orions from the Royal Australian Air Force have been taking part in the search, as well as one from New Zealand. First introduced in the 1960s, the Lockheed P3 Orion is another anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft, designed for long-endurance missions. Its manufacturers say it is fitted with infrared and long-range cameras, as well as imaging radar, so it can monitor activities below at a distance.
It can operate for long periods of time at both high and low altitudes, and has previously been used for submarine hunting, sending real-time video of warfare, protecting shipping lanes, and stopping drug smuggling. In use since the 1960s, the P3 has a 99.7ft (30.4m) wingspan, and is 116.8ft (35.6m) in length. Used by countries around the world including Spain, Canada and the US, it can carry 11 crew members, and reach a top speed of 750kmh.