OVERVIEW
The Lockheed CP-140 Aurora is based on the P-3 Orion with the equipment of the S-3 Viking and remains in service solely with Canada.
The Lockheed CP-140 Aurora is based on the P-3 Orion with the equipment of the S-3 Viking and remains in service solely with Canada.
YEAR: 1980
MANUFACTURER(S): Lockheed Martin - USA
PRODUCTION: 21
OPERATORS: Canada
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Lockheed CP-140 Aurora model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 12
LENGTH: 116.83 feet (35.61 meters)
WIDTH: 99.74 feet (30.4 meters)
HEIGHT: 34.45 feet (10.5 meters)
WEIGHT (EMPTY): 18,739 pounds (8,500 kilograms)
WEIGHT (MTOW): 66,139 pounds (30,000 kilograms)
ENGINE: 4 x Allison T-56-A-14-LFE turboprop engines developing 4,600 horsepower each.
SPEED (MAX): 466 miles-per-hour (750 kilometers-per-hour; 405 knots)
RANGE: 5,779 miles (9,300 kilometers; 5,022 nautical miles)
CEILING: 35,105 feet (10,700 meters; 6.65 miles)
ARMAMENT
External and internal ordnance loads carried and includes support for Mk 46 Mov V torpedoes, naval mines, depth charges, air-to-surface rockets and missiles and conventional drop bombs.
External and internal ordnance loads carried and includes support for Mk 46 Mov V torpedoes, naval mines, depth charges, air-to-surface rockets and missiles and conventional drop bombs.
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• CP-140 "Aurora" - Base Series Designation; initial production form; AN/APS-506 surface search radar fit; 18 examples completed.
• CP-140A "Arcturus" - General maritime reconnaissance and crew trainer platform lacking ASW suite; improved fuel efficiency; AN/APS-507 surface search radar fit; sans mission systems of CP-140 model; three examples completed.
Series Model Variants
• CP-140 "Aurora" - Base Series Designation; initial production form; AN/APS-506 surface search radar fit; 18 examples completed.
• CP-140A "Arcturus" - General maritime reconnaissance and crew trainer platform lacking ASW suite; improved fuel efficiency; AN/APS-507 surface search radar fit; sans mission systems of CP-140 model; three examples completed.
MEDIA
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Relative Maximum Speed Rating
Hi: 500mph
Lo: 250mph
This entry's maximum listed speed (466mph).
Graph average of 375 miles-per-hour.
City-to-City Ranges
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Unit Production Comparison
Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units
Military Market HI**: 36,183 units
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