The Lockheed P-2 Neptune (designated P2V by the United States Navy prior to September 1962) is a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. It was developed for the US …

May 18, 2018 · The Neptune was Lockheed’s first all-new bomber. It was initially designed as a private venture of Lockheed’s Vega subsidiary in late 1941, but the exigencies of war …

The Neptune traces its origins to Lockheed/Vega design studies starting in 1941 when the Navy first acquired land-based patrol aircraft. While types modified from other mod els served WW II...

In 1946, the obvious choice of the US Navy for long range maritime patrol and bombing capabilities would be the new P2V Neptune aircraft. The Neptune was the first, and ONLY, …

Sporting various Wright-brand powerplants throughout its production run, the aircraft featured outstanding range. A most identifiable feature being the single large rudder on the …

The Pilatus P-2 is a trainer aircraft designed and produced by Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus. The development of the P-2 originates in the first half of the Second World War, during which …

These pages are dedicated to remembering the story of the US Navy's first purpose-built land-based patrol bomber conceived and designed at the dawn of the US entry into World War II. …

The Lockheed P2V/P-2 Neptune is a twin-engined long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Lockheed Corporation. The P2V was …

The Lockheed P-2 Neptune, designated P2V by the United States Navy prior to September 1962. The Neptune is a Maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to replace the PV …

Apr 6, 2025 · "For the purpose of investigating means of extension of present patrol aircraft ranges, physiological limitations on patrol plane crew endurance and long-range navigation by …