The Lockheed P-3 Orion, a turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft, has been a staple in aerial fleets worldwide since its first flight in 1959. Developed from the Lockheed L-188 Electra commercial airliner, the P-3 has served the military needs of various nations including the U.S., China, Japan, and South Korea.
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