747 vs S-3 Viking
The 747 and the S-3 Viking are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed respectively. Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 815 km/h for the S-3 Viking. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 5,121 km for the S-3 Viking. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 12,466 m for the S-3 Viking. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 16:1 the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg. The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 188 for the S-3 Viking. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $27M for the S-3 Viking. The 747 first flew 3 years before the S-3 Viking (1969 vs 1972).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 million |
| American anti-submarine aircraft, operational during the Cold War, recognized for its service in Gulf War naval missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 21 January 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 188 units |
| Average unit price | $27 million |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 56.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 815 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,121 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,466 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,831 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,057 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,104 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or S-3 Viking?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the S-3 Viking's 815 km/h, a difference of 199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or S-3 Viking?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the S-3 Viking's 5,121 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or S-3 Viking?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the S-3 Viking's 12,466 meters (40,898 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or S-3 Viking?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or S-3 Viking?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or S-3 Viking?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the S-3 Viking at $27 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or S-3 Viking?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 4 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or S-3 Viking?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.