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A-5 Vigilante vs S-3 Viking

A-5 Vigilante vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 815 km/h, range 1,804 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 28,615 vs 23,831 kg, built 167 vs 188 units.

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 VigilanteFull specs
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 VikingFull specs
Specifications
A-5 Vigilante S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Lockheed
First flight 31 August 1958 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1961 1974
Number produced 167 units 188 units
Average unit price $10 million $27 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 21.0 m
Height 5.9 m 7.0 m
Length 23.3 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,711 kgf 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or S-3 Viking?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the S-3 Viking's 815 km/h, a difference of 1,308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 1,804 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or S-3 Viking?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the S-3 Viking's 12,466 meters (40,898 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or S-3 Viking?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or S-3 Viking?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the A-5 Vigilante at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or S-3 Viking?
The A-5 Vigilante entered service first in 1961, 13 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has been produced in greater numbers with 188 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.