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The P-3 Alphas could launch unguided rockets. The Bravos were the first to be modified to launch guided AGM-12 Bullpup missiles, which gave crews a significantly enhanced ability to attack surface targets. Note the seventy million candlepower searchlight next to the missiles.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company – Palmdale, CA
P-3 Orion with two AGM-12 Bullpup missiles on outer station
1/1967
Lockheed Martin Photo by W. Anneman

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