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A-3 Skywarrior vs S-3 Viking

A-3 Skywarrior vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 980 vs 815 km/h, range 4,667 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 23,831 kg, built 283 vs 188 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-3 SkywarriorFull specs
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 VikingFull specs
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Lockheed
First flight 28 October 1952 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1956 1974
Number produced 283 units 188 units
Average unit price -- $27 million
Wing area 75.4 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 21.0 m
Height 6.9 m 7.0 m
Length 23.3 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or S-3 Viking?
The A-3 Skywarrior is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the S-3 Viking's 815 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 4,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or S-3 Viking?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or S-3 Viking?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or S-3 Viking?
The A-3 Skywarrior entered service first in 1956, 18 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or S-3 Viking?
The A-3 Skywarrior has been produced in greater numbers with 283 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.