Lockheed S-3 Viking

Anti-Submarine Aircraft

Lockheed S-3B Viking United States Navy 159766NJ-741 394A-3095 © Karsten Palt
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The Lockheed S-3 Viking is a twin-engined four-seat carrier-based anti-submarine (ASW) aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Lockheed Corporation. The S-3 was developed together with Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) and Univac Federal Systems. The US Navy was the sole operator of the S-3.
Crew4
Propulsion2 Turbofan Engines
Engine ModelGeneral Electric TF34-GE-400
Engine Power (each)41,1 kN9250 lbf
Speed833 km/h450 kts
  518 mph
Service Ceiling12.192 m40.000 ft
Range4.232 km2.285 NM
2.630 mi.
Empty Weight12.500 kg27.558 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight21.590 kg47.598 lbs
Wing Span20,93 m68 ft 8 in
Wing Area55,6 m²598 ft²
Length16,26 m53 ft 4 in
Height6,93 m22 ft 9 in
First Flight21.01.1972
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1974-1978
Total Production187
ICAO CodeS3
Data for (Version)Lockheed S-3 B
VariantsS-3A, S-3B, ES-3A Shadow, US-3A

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