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P-2H Neptune
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P-2HNeptune

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · United States · 1946
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P-2HNeptune

P-2H Neptune
P-2H Neptune Photo: USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
ASW Effectiveness
40
Sensor Suite
50
Endurance
65
Range
60
Weapons Payload
45
Sonobuoy Capability
30
Search Coverage
55
Reliability
50
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
ManufacturerLockheed Corporation
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1946–1959
Operators10 countries
Quantity1,177
Data Quality88%
48
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
17/23
Early Cold War
64/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
40
Sensor Suite
50
Endurance
65
Range
60
Weapons Payload
45
Sonobuoy Capability
30
Search Coverage
55
Reliability
50
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
P-2H Neptune
Prime contractor
Production
1946–1959
Quantity
1,177
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
maritime patrol & asw aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeP2V-5
  • Mission TypeMaritime patrol and anti‑submarine warfare
  • Service Entry Year1947
  • Flight Crew7
  • Mission Crew7
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeWright R‑3350 radial + Westinghouse J34 turbojet
  • Number of Engines4
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed425 km/h
  • Service Ceiling10,000 m
  • Range4,800 km
  • Endurance10
  • On-Station Time8
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10.8 m
  • Wingspan21.3 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight42,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built1,177
  • Operators12
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1984
  • Production Start1946
  • Production End1959
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1946Production started
  2. 1959Production ended
80
years in service
13
years in production
1,177
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 10 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) is an instrument used to measure and detect variations in the Earth's magnetic field, primarily for locating submarines or other large metallic objects.
A sonobuoy is a expendable, self‑contained buoy equipped with acoustic or other sensors, deployed from aircraft to detect and track submarines or surface vessels.
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