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S-3 Viking (Design)
Lockheed · USA
In 1969, Lockheed won the contract for the S-3 Viking. It was a compact, jet-powered anti-submarine aircraft designed to replace the piston-engine S-2 Tracker. It earned its nickname from the vacuum-like sound of its high-bypass turbofans.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 795 km/h |
| Range | 5,121 km |
| Ceiling | 12,200 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric TF34-GE-2 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Internal bay for Mark 46 torpedoes, depth charges, or mines.