P-3C AIP (Anti-Surface Warfare Improvement Program) (US): P-3C Update III with interior modification to add ASQ-222 mission computer, ASQ-78A/B acoustics system, and APS-137 ISAR radar; OMEGA navigation system replaced with Global Positioning System (GPS) and TADIL-J/Link 16 data link system added [4]

The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a four-engined, turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft developed for the United States Navy and introduced in the 1960s.

Aircraft modified with AIP are referred to as P-3C AIP. The original AIP variant (operational in April 1998) was fitted with the AVX-1 Cluster Ranger electro-optical system at the TACCO position’s window.

The P-3C Anti-Surface Warfare Improvement Program (AIP) includes enhancements in sensors, communications, displays and controls, survivability and vulnerability, and weapons...

The P-3C Update III AIP Aircraft equipment includes: The IR Maverick Missile is an infrared-guided, rocket-propelled, air-to-ground missile for use against targets requiring considerable warhead penetration prior to detonation.

Dec 7, 2016 · The 12 active patrol squadrons (down from 24 in 1991) operate P-3C AIP and Update III configured aircraft. Other P-3 variants still in service include one VP-3A executive transport, four NP-3C and eight NP-3D research and development, testing and evaluation and oceanographic survey aircraft.

The P-3C Orion is a four-engine turboprop aircraft originally designed by the U.S. Navy to locate and track enemy submarines. The mission has been modified in recent years to provide...

Dec 24, 2020 · P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The P-3C Orion land-based maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft is operational in the airforces of ten countries. More than 700 P-3 aircraft have been built by Lockheed Martin.

The fall of the Soviet Union shifted the focus of the P-3C back to its roots of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). This new focus created the P-3C Anti-Surface Warfare Improvement Program (AIP), based on commander in chief (CINC) capability requirements validated in the Joint Warfare Capabilities Assessment (JWCA).

Aug 26, 2003 · NAVAIR’s Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Program (PMA 290) block modification upgrade program delivered the last of 10 specially modified P-3C aircraft on July 21.