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P-3 Orion vs S-3 Viking

P-3 Orion vs S-3 Viking at a glance — top speed 750 vs 815 km/h, range 2,491 vs 5,121 km, max takeoff weight 64,410 vs 23,831 kg, built 757 vs 188 units.

Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 Viking
Specifications
P-3 Orion S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Lockheed
First flight 19 August 1958 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1962 1974
Number produced 757 units 188 units
Average unit price $36 million $27 million
Wing area 121.0 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 30.4 m 21.0 m
Height 11.8 m 7.0 m
Length 35.6 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 2,491 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 8,626 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,410 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 35,017 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,430 kW 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-3 Orion or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the P-3 Orion's 750 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-3 Orion or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-3 Orion or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-3 Orion or S-3 Viking?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the P-3 Orion or S-3 Viking?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P-3 Orion or S-3 Viking?
The P-3 Orion is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the S-3 Viking at $27 million.
Which entered service first, the P-3 Orion or S-3 Viking?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 12 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-3 Orion or S-3 Viking?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.