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King Air 350 vs S-3 Viking

King Air 350 vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 578 vs 815 km/h, range 3,345 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 23,831 kg, built 4,442 vs 188 units.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 Viking
Specifications
King Air 350 S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Lockheed
First flight 13 September 1988 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1990 1974
Number produced 4442 units 188 units
Average unit price $7.8 million $27 million
Wing area -- m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 21.0 m
Height 4.4 m 7.0 m
Length 14.2 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the King Air 350's 578 km/h, a difference of 237 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the King Air 350's 3,345 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the King Air 350's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,831 kg compared to the King Air 350's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the King Air 350's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the King Air 350 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the King Air 350 at $7.8 million.
Which entered service first, the King Air 350 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking entered service first in 1974, 16 years before the King Air 350 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 350 or S-3 Viking?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.