S-2 Tracker vs S-3 Viking
Overview
The S-2 Tracker and the S-3 Viking are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker vs 815 km/h for the S-3 Viking. The S-2 Tracker has an operational range of 2,172 km vs 5,121 km for the S-3 Viking. The S-3 Viking operates at altitudes up to 12,466 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 23,831 kg MTOW, the S-3 Viking is 2.0x the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in 1,284 units vs 188 for the S-3 Viking. The S-2 Tracker first flew 20 years before the S-3 Viking (1952 vs 1972).
| American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 4 November 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1284 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American anti-submarine aircraft, operational during the Cold War, recognized for its service in Gulf War naval missions. | |
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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 | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,172 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,860 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,308 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 569 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 S-2 Tracker or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 365 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-2 Tracker or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-2 Tracker or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-2 Tracker or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,831 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the S-2 Tracker or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-2 Tracker or S-3 Viking?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 20 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-2 Tracker or S-3 Viking?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.