P-2 Neptune Water Bomber  

 

The NEPTUNE can lift 2,200 gal of retardant

 

                                                                    Specifications and general characteristics

                • Crew: 7-9 

                • Length: 91 ft 8 in (27.9 m) 

                • Wingspan: 101 ft 4 in (30.9 m)

                • Height: 29 ft 4 in (8.9 m)

                • Wing area: 1,000 ft² (93 m²) 

                • Empty weight: 49,548 lb (22,475 kg) 

                • Loaded weight: 73,139 lb (33,175 kg) 

                • Max takeoff weight: 79,895 lb (36,240 kg)

                • Powerplant:

                       Wright R-3350-32W Cyclone Turbo-compound radial engines, 3,700 hp each

                                                                                              Performance:

Maximum speed: 403 mph (649 km/h)

Range in combat: 2,200 mi (3,500 km)  Range in Ferry: 4,350 mi (7,000 km) 
Service ceiling: 22,000 ft (6,700 m)
Rate of climb: 1,760 ft/min (9 m/s)
Wing loading: 73 lb/ft² (360 kg/m²)

 

 

 

 

 

AeroLLoyd offers three P-2 fire fighter aircraft for lease to be stationed throughout the season at a location of your choice.
Please contact us for a quote and more information via  infodesk@aerolloyd.com

 

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