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Boeing 747 vs S-3 Viking

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 Viking
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Specifications
Boeing 747 S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed
First flight 9 February 1969 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1970 1974
Number produced 1574 units 188 units
Average unit price $285 million $27 million
Wing area 511.0 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 21.0 m
Height 19.3 m 7.0 m
Length 70.6 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 vs 815 km/h for the S-3 Viking. The Boeing 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 5,121 km for the S-3 Viking. The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 is 16:1 the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.

The Boeing 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 188 for the S-3 Viking. Unit cost is $285M for the Boeing 747 vs $27M for the S-3 Viking. The Boeing 747 first flew 3 years before the S-3 Viking (1969 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or S-3 Viking?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or S-3 Viking?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the S-3 Viking's 5,121 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or S-3 Viking?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or S-3 Viking?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or S-3 Viking?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or S-3 Viking?
The Boeing 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the S-3 Viking at $27 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or S-3 Viking?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or S-3 Viking?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.