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1946 Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune C/N 726-1003Discuss this aircraft in community |
| 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. | |