Lockheed S-3B Viking Carrier Anti-Submarine Warfare and Strike Variant
The Lockheed S-3B Viking is the improved carrier-based anti-submarine warfare and maritime strike variant of the S-3 family. Its upgraded radar detection and classification, advanced acoustic processing, electronic support measures, and Harpoon capability supported anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, and later precision-strike missions with a four-person crew.
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Identity
- Aliases
- S-3B VikingS-3BVikingHoover
- Family Name
- Lockheed S-3B Viking
- Full Name
- Lockheed S-3B Viking Carrier Anti-Submarine Warfare and Strike Variant
- Roles
- militaryreconnaissance
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Crew Capacity
- 4
- Max Speed
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- Max Takeoff Mass
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- Operating Modes
- land
- Range
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- Service Ceiling
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- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Lockheed S-3B Viking is the improved carrier-based anti-submarine warfare and maritime strike variant of the S-3 family. Its upgraded radar detection and classification, advanced acoustic processing, electronic support measures, and Harpoon capability supported anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, and later precision-strike missions with a four-person crew.
- Dimensions
- Height
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- Manufacturer
- Propulsion Configurations
- Entries
- Count
- 2
- Propulsion System
- Role
- main
- Variant Notes
- The National Naval Aviation Museum identifies two General Electric TF34-GE-400B turbofans at 9,275 lb static thrust each on the S-3B Viking.
- Name
- S-3B TF34-GE-400B installation
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 23:00:33 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 23:00:33 UTC