The Lockheed S-3 Viking is a four-seat, twin-engine turbofan-powered jet aircraft that was used by the U.S. Navy primarily for anti-submarine warfare. In the late 1990s, the S-3B's mission focus shifted to surface warfare and aerial refueling. The Viking also provided electronic warfare and surface surveillance capabilities to the carrier battle group. A carrier-based, subsonic, all-weather, multi-mission aircraft with long range; it carried automated weapon systems, and was capable of extended missions with in-flight refueling. Because of the characteristic sound of the Viking's engines, it was nicknamed the "Hoover" after the vacuum cleaner brand.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 34.9ft (10.6m)
- Length 29.6ft (9.0m)
- Height 14.6ft (4.5m)
- Empty Weight 13,737lbs (6,231kg)
- Loaded Weight 16,243lbs (7,367kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.49
- Wing Loading 56.0lbs/ft2 (273.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 290.3ft2 (27.0m2)
- Drag Points 6058
Parts
- Number of Parts 59
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 273
