Orca
The orca, or killer whale, is a highly intelligent marine mammal in the dolphin family that hunts in coordinated groups.
How big is it?
7 m long
Also 22.97 ft
Length · defined specimen
A little perspective
Orca vs Apollo lunar module: length comparison
The overall height of the Apollo lunar module is about 1.01 times the length of an orca.
The orca, or killer whale, is a highly intelligent marine mammal in the dolphin family that hunts in coordinated groups.
The Apollo lunar module was a two-stage spacecraft used by NASA to land astronauts on the Moon and return them to lunar orbit during the Apollo missions.
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Orca
Length: 7 m; defined specimen.
A chosen 7 m, 4,500 kg killer whale. This is a toothed whale, not a blue whale.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Apollo lunar module
Overall height: 7.04 m; specified.
The Apollo lunar module was about 7.04 m high. The 15,103 kg value is the Apollo 11 lunar module at separation, including descent and ascent stages; mission configurations differed.
NASA — Apollo 11 mission report
The marked overall height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 7 m
We compare the length of an orca. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A chosen 7 m, 4,500 kg killer whale. This is a toothed whale, not a blue whale.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 m | Not recorded | defined specimen | |
| 4.5 t | Not recorded | defined specimen |
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