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The Lockheed S-3 Viking is a four-crew, twin-engine turbofan-powered 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.
Lockheed S-3 Viking – amerykański samolot patrolowy, bazujący na pokładach lotniskowców, opracowany i zbudowany w 1972 roku w amerykańskiej wytwórni lotniczej Lockheed Corporation.
The Lockheed S-3 Viking was an anti-submarine warfare aircraft designed to replace the aging S-2 Tracker, later becoming one of the most important components of the US Navy’s anti-submarine strategy during the late Cold War.
2 lip 2019 · The S‑3, nicknamed War Hoover after the 'vacuum cleaner' sound of its turbofan engines, was initially used only as a submarine hunter, but through the years, other roles were added to the Viking's portfolio, including surface attack, surface reconnaissance and surveillance, and minelaying.
The Lockheed S-3 Viking is a twin-engined four-seat carrier-based anti-submarine (ASW) aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Lockheed Corporation. The S-3 was developed together with Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) and Univac Federal Systems. The US Navy was the sole operator of the S-3.
9 gru 2022 · The slightly swept wing and General Electric TF-34 fan engines provide the S-3A with long-range or on-station endurance at cruise speeds and altitudes typical of subsonic jet aircraft. Inflight...
The S-3 Viking replaced the old reciprocating-engine-powered S-2 Tracker. The S-3 Viking has all four crew members seated on ejection seats. The pilot's controls include a control stick in place of the traditional wheel.
