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S-3A Viking (Service Entry)
Lockheed · USA
In 1974, the S-3A began its first operational deployments. It was the first carrier aircraft to use a general-purpose digital computer (the GPDC) to integrate its acoustic, infrared, and radar sensors, making it the most advanced sub-hunter of its day.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1974 |
|---|---|
| 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 and depth charges.
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S-3A Viking (Service Entry)
Lockheed · USA
In 1974, the S-3A began its first operational deployments. It was the first carrier aircraft to use a general-purpose digital computer (the GPDC) to integrate its acoustic, infrared, and radar sensors, making it the most advanced sub-hunter of its day.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1974 |
|---|---|
| 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 and depth charges.