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1946 Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune C/N 726-1003Discuss this aircraft in forum |
Manufacturer: | Lockheed |
Model: | P2V-1 Neptune Search all Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune |
Year built: | 1946 |
Construction Number (C/N): | 726-1003 |
Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
Number of Seats: | 11 |
Number of Engines: | 2 |
Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Wright R-3350-8 |
Registration Number: | 89082 |
Current Status: | Preserved |
Owner: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Address: | , Pensacola, FL United States |
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Only the third production P2V-1 Neptune, the 'Truculent Turtle' set a world speed record on the 24th September 1946 by flying unrefuelled from Perth, Australia to Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio; being 11,235.6 miles in 55 hours and 17 mins. |