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Fairey Gannet vs S-3 Viking

Fairey Gannet military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Fairey Gannet
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 Viking
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Specifications
Fairey Gannet S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairey Lockheed
First flight 19 September 1949 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1953 1974
Number produced 303 units 188 units
Average unit price $2 million $27 million
Wing area 44.9 m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 21.0 m
Height 5.1 m 7.0 m
Length 13.4 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 1,127 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 7,700 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,340 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 7,421 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,890 kW 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Overview

The Fairey Gannet and the S-3 Viking are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Fairey and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 417 km/h for the Fairey Gannet vs 815 km/h for the S-3 Viking. The Fairey Gannet has an operational range of 1,127 km vs 5,121 km for the S-3 Viking. The S-3 Viking operates at altitudes up to 12,466 m compared to 7,700 m for the Fairey Gannet. At 23,831 kg MTOW, the S-3 Viking is 2.1x the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.

The Fairey Gannet has been produced in 303 units vs 188 for the S-3 Viking. Unit cost is $2M for the Fairey Gannet vs $27M for the S-3 Viking. The Fairey Gannet first flew 23 years before the S-3 Viking (1949 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fairey Gannet or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the Fairey Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 398 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fairey Gannet or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the Fairey Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fairey Gannet or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the Fairey Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fairey Gannet or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,831 kg compared to the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Fairey Gannet or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the Fairey Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Fairey Gannet or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Fairey Gannet at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Fairey Gannet or S-3 Viking?
The Fairey Gannet entered service first in 1953, 21 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fairey Gannet or S-3 Viking?
The Fairey Gannet has been produced in greater numbers with 303 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.