P-3 Orion vs S-3 Viking
Overview
The P-3 Orion and the S-3 Viking are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 750 km/h for the P-3 Orion vs 815 km/h for the S-3 Viking. The P-3 Orion has an operational range of 2,491 km vs 5,121 km for the S-3 Viking. The S-3 Viking operates at altitudes up to 12,466 m compared to 8,626 m for the P-3 Orion. At 64,410 kg MTOW, the P-3 Orion is 2.7x the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
The P-3 Orion has been produced in 757 units vs 188 for the S-3 Viking. Unit cost is $36M for the P-3 Orion vs $27M for the S-3 Viking. The P-3 Orion first flew 14 years before the S-3 Viking (1958 vs 1972).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 19 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 757 units |
| Average unit price | $36 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 21 January 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 188 units |
| Average unit price | $27 million |
| Wing area | 121.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 30.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 35.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,491 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,626 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,410 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,017 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 858 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 56.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 815 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,121 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,466 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,831 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,057 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,104 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.