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Palmdale Lockheed S-3 Viking
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Palmdale Lockheed S-3 Viking

Anti-submarine aircrraft family by Lockheed

187Units built

Overview

The Lockheed S-3 Viking is a four-crew, twin-engine turbofan-powered subsonic anti-submarine jet aircraft designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Lockheed Corporation. Because of its characteristic sound, it was nicknamed the "War Hoover" after the vacuum cleaner brand.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length16.26 m
Wingspan20.93 m

Powerplant

Engine modelGeneral Electric CF34

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Photographer: Louis DePaemelaere, USAF / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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