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Kawasaki P-1 vs S-3 Viking

Kawasaki P-1 vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 996 vs 815 km/h, range 8,000 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 79,832 vs 23,831 kg, built 60 vs 188 units.

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Specifications
Kawasaki P-1 S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Lockheed
First flight 28 September 2007 21 January 1972
Year introduced 2015 1974
Number produced 60 units 188 units
Average unit price $141.5 million $27 million
Wing area -- m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 21.0 m
Height 12.1 m 7.0 m
Length 38.0 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 996 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 8,000 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 13,472 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,832 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight -- kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,123 kgf 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki P-1 or S-3 Viking?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the S-3 Viking's 815 km/h, a difference of 181 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki P-1 or S-3 Viking?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the S-3 Viking's 5,121 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki P-1 or S-3 Viking?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the S-3 Viking's 12,466 meters (40,898 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki P-1 or S-3 Viking?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki P-1 or S-3 Viking?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki P-1 or S-3 Viking?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the S-3 Viking at $27 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki P-1 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking entered service first in 1974, 41 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki P-1 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has been produced in greater numbers with 188 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.