{"product_id":"p-2-neptune-p2v-flight-manuals-natops-technical-documentation-collection","title":"Lockheed P-2 Neptune (P2V) — Flight Manuals, NATOPS \u0026 Technical Documentation Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLockheed P-2 Neptune (P2V) — Flight Manuals, NATOPS \u0026amp; Technical Documentation Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P-2 Neptune is a legendary twin-engine maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. First flying in May 1945, its engineering documents highlight a highly versatile airframe that evolved from purely piston-driven propulsion into a unique mixed-powerhouse aircraft — one of the most capable sub-hunters ever to fly the long ocean watches of the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocument Manifest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Flight Handbook — Navy Model P2V-5 and P2V-5F Aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference: AN 01-75EDA-1 | Date: 20 October 1958 | Copy No. 25 of 55 | Classification: Confidential (now declassified)\u003cbr\u003eSupersedes AN 01-75EDA-1 dated 15 March 1953, revised 15 August 1954.\u003cbr\u003ePublished under authority of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics.\u003cbr\u003eNote: This publication shall not be carried in aircraft on combat missions or when there is a reasonable chance of its falling into the hands of an unfriendly nation, unless specifically authorized by the Operational Commander. Contains information affecting national defense within the meaning of the Espionage Laws, Title 18, U.S.C., Sections 793 and 794.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Flight Handbook — Navy Model P2V-5F Aircraft (Revision Notice)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference: NAVWEPS 01-75EDA-1 | Date: 1 August 1959 | Revised: 15 July 1961\u003cbr\u003eSuperseding or supplementary pages to same publication of previous date. Insert these pages into basic publication; destroy superseded pages.\u003cbr\u003eTo be used in conjunction with Supplement NAVWEPS 01-75EDA-501A.\u003cbr\u003ePublished under authority of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of the Bureau of Naval Weapons.\u003cbr\u003eAppendix I shall not be carried in aircraft on combat missions or when there is a reasonable chance of its falling into the hands of an unfriendly nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Flight Handbook — Navy Model P2V-6 Aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference: AN 01-75EEA-1 | (No date visible on cover)\u003cbr\u003eSupersedes AN 01-75EEA-1 dated 15 January 1953, revised 1 August 1953, and CO 01-75EEA-1A dated 1 August 1952, revised 1 May 1953 — which should be removed from files and destroyed.\u003cbr\u003ePublished under authority of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Flight Manual — Navy Model P2V-7 Aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference: NAVWEPS 01-75EEB-1 | Date: 1 April 1961\u003cbr\u003eSupersedes AN 01-75EEB-1 dated 1 October 1959.\u003cbr\u003eTo be used in conjunction with Supplement NAVAER 01-75EEB-501A.\u003cbr\u003ePublished under authority of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of the Bureau of Naval Weapons.\u003cbr\u003eAppendix I shall not be carried in aircraft on combat missions or when there is a reasonable chance of its falling into the hands of an unfriendly nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. NATOPS Flight Manual — Navy Model SP-2H Aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference: NAVAIR 01-75EEB-1 | Date: 1 September 1969\u003cbr\u003eSupersedes NAVAIR 01-75EEB-1 dated 1 December 1965, changed 1 March 1969.\u003cbr\u003eIssued by authority of the Chief of Naval Operations and under the direction of the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command.\u003cbr\u003eChapters: 1 — The Aircraft · 2 — Indoctrination \u0026amp; Training · 3 — Normal Procedures · 4 — General Flight Procedures · 5 — Emergency Procedures · 6 — Instrument \u0026amp; All-Weather · 7 — Communications · 8 — Weapons · 9 — Flight Crew Coordination · 10 — NATOPS Evaluation · 11 — Performance Data · 12 — Index \u0026amp; Foldouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Technical Manual — Maintenance Instructions, Navy Model P-2H and SP-2H Aircraft: Landing Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference: NAVAIR 01-75EEB-2-4 | Date: 15 August 1962 | Changed: 1 August 1970\u003cbr\u003ePublished by direction of Commander, Naval Air Systems Command.\u003cbr\u003eEach transmittal of this document outside of the Department of Defense must have approval of the issuing service.\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Regulatory Notice: Under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13 and EASA Part-M, any mechanic performing maintenance on an active aircraft must use current, manufacturer-approved revision-controlled data. This archival document does not satisfy that requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Illustrated Parts Breakdown — Navy Model P-2E and SP-2E Aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference: AN 01-75EDA-4 | (Date per cover scan)\u003cbr\u003ePublished under authority of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics.\u003cbr\u003eCovers the P-2E (P2V-5) and SP-2E (SP2V-5) variants with full illustrated parts breakdown for airframe, systems, and components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAerodynamic \u0026amp; Airframe Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-wing layout optimized for endurance over open water with low aerodynamic drag to maximize operational range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVaricam Tail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable camber horizontal stabilizer mechanism acting as a super-elevator trim tab system, reducing aerodynamic drag during long patrols as fuel burned off and centre of gravity shifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centre-mounted teardrop wingtip fuel tanks introduced on the P2V-4\/P2V-5 to improve high-aspect lateral stability and extend patrol endurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop Clear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerodynamic spacing engineered to ensure heavy wingtip tanks fell perfectly clear of the airframe if jettisoned in emergency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerplant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiston Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Wright R-3350 Cyclone turbo-compound radial engines — R-3350-32WA delivering up to 3,700 bhp at 2,900 RPM at sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJet Augmentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Westinghouse J34 turbojet pods (standard from P2V-5F onward, standard fit on P2V-7) — J34-WE-36 providing 3,400 lbf thrust each for heavy combat takeoffs and emergency climbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The unique mixed powerplant managed the weight demands of heavy maritime patrol configurations while preserving the endurance of the radial engines for long ocean watches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling \u0026amp; 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