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Alizé vs S-3 Viking

Alizé vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 518 vs 815 km/h, range 2,500 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 23,831 kg, built 89 vs 188 units.

Breguet Alizé military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Alizé
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 Viking
Specifications
Alizé S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Lockheed
First flight 6 October 1956 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1959 1974
Number produced 89 units 188 units
Average unit price -- $27 million
Wing area 36.0 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 21.0 m
Height 5.0 m 7.0 m
Length 13.9 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 5,700 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,565 kW 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alizé or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the Alizé's 518 km/h, a difference of 297 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alizé or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the Alizé's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alizé or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the Alizé's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alizé or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,831 kg compared to the Alizé's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Alizé or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the Alizé's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alizé or S-3 Viking?
The Alizé entered service first in 1959, 15 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alizé or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has been produced in greater numbers with 188 units compared to 89 units of the Alizé.