Overview
The Lockheed P-2 Neptune was a maritime patrol and antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. It was developed for the USN by Lockheed to replace the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon and was replaced, in turn, by the Lockheed P-3 Orion. Designed as a land-based aircraft, the Neptune never made a carrier landing, but a few were converted and deployed as carrier-launched, stop-gap nuclear bombers that would have to land on shore or ditch. The type was successful in export and saw service with several armed forces.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 29.23 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.78 m |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: U.S. Forest Service / Mike Hodges / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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