P-3 Orion* |
| The P-3C is a land-based, long-range,
anti-submarine warfare (ASW) patrol aircraft. It has advanced submarine
detection sensors such as directional frequency and ranging (DIFAR)
sonobuoys and magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) equipment. The P-3C
can carry a mixed payload of weapons internally and on wing pylons. Though not designed for patient transport, it can accommodate a maximum of 10 litter or 19 ambulatory casualties with 2 corpsmen. |
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*From Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300
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