S-3 Viking vs SR-20
The S-3 Viking and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Cirrus respectively. The S-3 Viking reaches 815 km/h — 2.8x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The S-3 Viking has an operational range of 5,121 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The S-3 Viking operates at altitudes up to 12,466 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 23,831 kg MTOW, the S-3 Viking is 17:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The S-3 Viking has been produced in 188 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $27M for the S-3 Viking vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The S-3 Viking first flew 23 years before the SR-20 (1972 vs 1995).
| 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 |
| American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus |
| First flight | 21 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 1459 units |
| Average unit price | $630K |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the S-3 Viking or SR-20?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-3 Viking or SR-20?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-3 Viking or SR-20?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-3 Viking or SR-20?
The S-3 Viking has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,831 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the S-3 Viking or SR-20?
The S-3 Viking is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the S-3 Viking or SR-20?
The S-3 Viking is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the S-3 Viking or SR-20?
The S-3 Viking entered service first in 1974, 25 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-3 Viking or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.