Description

The EP-3E Aries II, a land-based multi-intelligence reconnaissance aircraft based on the P-3 Orion airframe, has entered Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Facility (AMARG) and the platform is retired. The EP-3 aircraft was the Navy's only land-based reconnaissance aircraft in the Navy's inventory providing fleet and theater commanders worldwide with near real-time tactical SIGINT and full motion video intelligence.

Specifications

Primary Function: Multi-intelligence reconnaissance aircraft
Contractor: Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company
Propulsion: 4 Allison T-56-A-14 turboprop engines (4,600 shp each)
Length: 116.6 feet (35.54 meters)
Height: 33.6 feet (10.24 meters)
Wingspan: 99.5 feet (30.33 meters)
Maximum Gross Takeoff: 142,500 pounds (64,637 kilograms)
Crew: 24

Program Status

ACAT: III
Production Phase: Retired and AMARG