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Description
| Notes: P-2E used for close air support during the Vietnam war | ||
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed | |
| Base model: | P-2 | |
| Designation: | AP-2 | |
| Version: | E | |
| Nickname: | Neptune | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Patrol | |
| Modified Mission: | Attack | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 78' 3" | 23.8 m | |
| Height: | 28' 11" | 8.8 m | |
| Wingspan: | 104' | 31.7 m | |
| Wingarea: | 1,000.0 sq ft | 92.8 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 39,900 lb | 18,095 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 72,000 lb | 32,653 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 77,850 lb | 35,306 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Wright R-3350-32W (& 2x J34-WE-34 @ 3,250lb) | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 3500 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 3,195 miles | 5,144 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 207 mph | 333 km/h | 180 kt |
| Max Speed: | 353 mph | 568 km/h | 307 kt |
| Climb: | 2,620 ft/min | 798 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 26,000 ft | 7,924 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| United States Army Aviation Museum | Ozark | Alabama |
AP-2E on display
United States Army Aviation Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Daniel Lindsey Manheim, PA | I flewas o5hoperator and comunctor 1967-1969 would like to get intouch with Jeff 09/08/2008 @ 18:35 [ref: 22637] |
| Bart Critchfield , GA | Can I get a copy of the photo from the yearbook Henry? You may know my Dad, John Critchfield. I am working on a surprise for him. 07/28/2008 @ 09:52 [ref: 22284] |
| Henry Mausolf Fredericksburg, VA | I was one of the pilots for the RP2E from early 1969 to 1970. I was also the OIC of the ECM department that maintained all the on board equipment. My picture can be found in the only yearbook published and on the only picture with all the assigned pilots taken in front of the Boomerang 1 December 1969. 02/05/2008 @ 13:30 [ref: 19564] |
| Jeff DeTurk , PA | I served with the 1st RR Co. (Avn) from Jan. 1968 through Oct. 1970. I flew over 200 missions on company's p-2's. I flew primarily as an O5H (morse code intercept operator), but I also flew as a communicator and controller. I'd love to hear from anyone who was there; whether you flew or not. Thanks. Jeff 06/26/2007 @ 16:38 [ref: 16948] |
| KEVIN ABBOTT WEYMOUTH, MA | RP-2H WAS USID BY THE 1TH AVN CO (RR) IN RVN AT CAM RON BAY NAVEL AIRCSTATION. WE HAD SIX OF THES AIRCRAFT PLUS THREE RU-8D AIRCAAFT.. 11/29/2004 @ 09:02 [ref: 8736] |
