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S-3 Viking vs SH-5

Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 Viking
Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
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Specifications
S-3 Viking SH-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Harbin
First flight 21 January 1972 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1974 1986
Number produced 188 units 7 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 56.0 m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 36.0 m
Height 7.0 m 9.8 m
Length 16.3 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 5,121 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 12,466 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,831 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 12,057 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,207 kgf 4 x 2,349 kW
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Overview

The S-3 Viking and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 815 km/h for the S-3 Viking vs 556 km/h for the SH-5. The S-3 Viking has an operational range of 5,121 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The S-3 Viking operates at altitudes up to 12,466 m compared to 10,250 m for the SH-5.

The S-3 Viking has been produced in 188 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The S-3 Viking first flew 4 years before the SH-5 (1972 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S-3 Viking or SH-5?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 259 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-3 Viking or SH-5?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the SH-5's 4,756 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-3 Viking or SH-5?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the SH-5's 10,250 meters (33,628 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-3 Viking or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the S-3 Viking or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-3 Viking or SH-5?
The S-3 Viking entered service first in 1974, 12 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-3 Viking or SH-5?
The S-3 Viking has been produced in greater numbers with 188 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.