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| What is the Primary Function of the P-3? |
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Definition
| Antisubmarine warfare (ASW)/Antisurface warfare (ASUW) |
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| Who is the Contractor for the P-3? |
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Definition
| Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company |
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| How much dose a P-3 Cost? |
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Definition
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| What type of Propulsion does a P-3 have? |
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Definition
| Four Allison T-56-A-14 turboprop engines (4,600 shaft horsepower each) |
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Term
| What is the Length of a P-3? |
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| What is the Wingspan of a P-3? |
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Definition
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| What is the Height of a P-3? |
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Definition
34 feet 3 inches {To top of fin (antenna)}
24 feet 4 inches {top of fin to lower skin} |
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Term
| What is the Max Gross Weight of the P-3? |
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Definition
| Max gross take-off: 135,000 pounds |
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| What is the Max Speed of the P-3? |
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Definition
| maximum - 411 knots (466 mph, 745 kmph); cruise - 328 knots (403 mph, 644 kmph) |
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Term
| What is the Max Ceiling of the P-3? |
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Definition
| 28,300 feet (8,625.84 meters) |
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Term
| What is the Max Mission Range of the P-3? |
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Definition
| Maximum mission range - 2,380 nautical miles (2,738.9 miles) |
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| How many Crew Members does a P-3 have? |
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Definition
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Term
| What kind of Armament can a P-3 carry? |
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Definition
| 20,000 pounds (9 metric tons) of ordnance including: Harpoon (AGM 84D) cruise missile, SLAMER (AGM-84H/K) missiles, (Maverick (AGM 65 ) air-to-ground missiles, MK 46/50 Torpedoes, rockets, mines, and depth bombs |
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| What was the Date the P-3 Deployed? |
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Definition
| First flight, November 1959; Operational, P-3A August 1962 and P-3C August 1969 |
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| Describe the all-weather capabilities of the P-3 aircraft. |
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Definition
| Engine bleed air from the 14th stage of the compressor (diffuser assembly) is used to deice the wings and anti-ices the engine air scoop, compressor inlet and torque meter shroud assembly. Electrical heating circuits anti-ice and/or deices the propellers, empennage, instrument probes, windshields and side windows. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Mission Commander |
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Definition
| He shall be responsible for all phases of the assigned mission except those aspects of flight safety that are related to the physical control of the aircraft |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Patrol Plane Commander (PPC). |
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Definition
| The PPC is responsible for the effectiveness of the aircraft and crew for all matters affecting safety of flight. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Patrol Plane Pilot (PPP). |
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Definition
| The PPP shall assist the PPC in preparing the crew for flight and in ascertaining readiness for flight of the aircraft and aircraft systems. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Patrol Plane Copilot (PPCP). |
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Definition
| The PPCP shall act as a relief for the PPC or PPP during extended flight operations. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Flight Engineer (FE). |
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Definition
| Performs in-flight duties as a P-3 flight engineer. Is knowledgeable of all aircraft systems, emergency procedures and flight equipment. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Second Flight Engineer. |
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Definition
| Shall act as a relief for the FE during extended flight operations. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Tactical Coordinator (TACCO). |
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Definition
| The TACCO's function is to employ appropriate tactics and procedures to most effectively carry out the mission of the aircraft and it's crew. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Navigation Communication Officer (NAV/COMM). |
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Definition
| The NAV/COMM's function is to maintain an accurate record of present and past positions, to insert navigation fly-to points, update the geographic position, transmit position reports, and maintain an accurate record of the flight. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Acoustic Operators (SS1/2). |
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Definition
| It is the responsibility of the acoustic operators to detect, classify and report sonobuoy contact data. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Electronic Warfare Operator (SS3). |
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Definition
| The Electronic Warfare (or non-acoustic) Operator is to support the mission by utilizing RADAR, ESM, MAD/SAD, IRDS, and IFF systems and subsystems, as directed by the TACCO, to detect and analyze targets of operational significance and provide radar intercept and navigational information to the TACCO and NAV/COMM. |
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| Describe the purpose of the Safety of Flight Radar Operator (SOFRO). |
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Definition
| The responsibility of the SOFRO operator is to provide weather, terrain, and aircraft avoidance using radar and IFF systems. The SOFRO crewmember is not qualified to perform tactical duties. NOTE: SOFRO is a secondary position. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Ordnance Qualified Crewmember. |
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Definition
| shall ensure that the mission search stores required by the TACCO are properly loaded. He shall perform a systems check IAW NAVAIR 01-75PAC- 12-6. In flight, an ordnance-qualified crewmember shall perform the loading and unloading of the three PSLTs and free-fall launch procedures as required by the TACCO. (Normaly the IFT) |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the In-Flight Technician (IFT). |
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Definition
| The IFT is responsible for preflight checks on the data processing system and for in-flight repair of all equipment as listed in NAVAIR 01-75PAC-12 series, acting as visual observer and such other duties as may be required. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Observer. |
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Definition
| A P-3 observer is an in-flight crewmember qualified to perform basic safety-of- flight duties. |
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Term
| Describe the purpose of the Radio Operator. |
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Definition
| The function of the radio operator is to maintain HF radio communications as directed by the MC. This position only exists in the P-3A and P-3B models which are no longer in tactical use by U.S. VP forces. |
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Term
| State the maximum number of ditching stations. |
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Definition
| There are 23 ditching stations on the P-3C aircraft except for the Update III model, which has had stations 16 & 17, deleted leaving 21 stations. |
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Term
| State the purpose of engine loiter operations. |
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Definition
| Two and three engine loiter operations provide a substantial reduction in the fuel usage thereby allowing the aircraft to remain on-station longer. |
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