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ATL-2 Atlantique vs S-3 Viking

ATL-2 Atlantique vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 648 vs 815 km/h, range 7,964 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 23,831 kg, built 215 vs 188 units.

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 Viking
Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Lockheed
First flight 8 May 1981 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1965 1974
Number produced 215 units 188 units
Average unit price $85 million $27 million
Wing area 120.3 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 21.0 m
Height 11.3 m 7.0 m
Length 31.7 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 167 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or S-3 Viking?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the S-3 Viking's 5,121 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or S-3 Viking?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or S-3 Viking?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or S-3 Viking?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the S-3 Viking at $27 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or S-3 Viking?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or S-3 Viking?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.