Lockheed (later Lockheed Martin) S-3 Viking

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Lockheed S-3 Viking on display with folded wings, a classic Cold War carrier-borne anti-submarine aircraft retired from US Navy service.

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Aircraft

S-3 Viking S3

United States Navy standard operational coloring

Airline

United States Navy

Manufacturer

Lockheed (later Lockheed Martin)

Gear

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Silver

Score: 82.0

Excellent detail on the S-3 Viking; nice angle but harsh midday light and busy wing-folds slightly reduce visual impact.

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Aviation History

The Lockheed S-3 Viking served as the primary anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime patrol aircraft for the U.S. Navy from the 1970s through the early 2000s. Its folding wings allowed it to be used from aircraft carriers.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from U.S. Navy service in 2009; a small number survive as museum pieces or in limited non-combat government use.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights, but notable for long maritime patrol sorties and versatility in later roles such as aerial refueling (US Navy \'War Hoover\').

Safety & Events

No major fatal incidents highly publicized; S-3s occasionally used for special missions (such as transporting the US President\'s support gear).

Future Outlook

This airframe is on museum/static display; remaining S-3s are retired, with a handful awaiting final disposition.

Specifications

2 × General Electric TF34-GE-2

Engine

20.93 m

Wingspan

16.26 m

Length

5,926 km

Range

648 km/h

Speed

4 crew (pilot, copilot, 2 sensor operators)

Capacity

23,674 kg

MTOW

6.93 m

Height

2 × 9,275 lbf (41.27 kN)

Thrust

Not rated by ICAO civil standards (military aircraft)

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