Gannet vs S-3 Viking

British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services.
Picture of Gannet
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircrafts
Manufacturer Fairey
First flight 19 September 1949
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 303 units
Average unit price $2 million
American anti-submarine aircraft, operational during the Cold War, recognized for its service in Gulf War naval missions.
Picture of S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircrafts
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 188 units
Average unit price $27 million
Wing area 44.9 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m
Height 5.1 m
Length 13.4 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h
Operational range 1,127 km
Service ceiling 7,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,340 kg
Empty weight 7,421 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,890 kW
3-view profile of Gannet
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 4,207 kgf
3-view profile of S-3 Viking

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