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E-1 Tracer vs S-3 Viking

E-1 Tracer vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 383 vs 815 km/h, range 1,666 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 12,066 vs 23,831 kg, built 88 vs 188 units.

Grumman E-1 Tracer military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-1 Tracer
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 Viking
Specifications
E-1 Tracer S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Lockheed
First flight 17 December 1956 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1960 1974
Number produced 88 units 188 units
Average unit price -- $27 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 21.0 m
Height 5.1 m 7.0 m
Length 13.8 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 1,666 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 4,816 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,066 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 9,361 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-1 Tracer or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the E-1 Tracer's 383 km/h, a difference of 432 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-1 Tracer or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the E-1 Tracer's 1,666 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-1 Tracer or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the E-1 Tracer's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-1 Tracer or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,831 kg compared to the E-1 Tracer's 12,066 kg.
Which is larger, the E-1 Tracer or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the E-1 Tracer's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-1 Tracer or S-3 Viking?
The E-1 Tracer entered service first in 1960, 14 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-1 Tracer or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has been produced in greater numbers with 188 units compared to 88 units of the E-1 Tracer.