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S-3A Viking
Lockheed · USA
The S-3 Viking brought modern jet performance to the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) role. It carried an array of sonobuoys, MAD (Magnetic Anomaly Detector) booms, and torpedoes. Its high-bypass turbofans were so quiet they earned it the nickname "War Hoover."
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1972 |
|---|---|
| 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 Mk 46 torpedoes, depth charges, or mines.