Long range anti-submarine & sea surface search aircraft.
Achievements
On 1 May 2003, US President George W. Bush rode in the co-pilot seat of a Viking S-3B that landed on USS Abraham Lincoln, where he delivered his “Mission Accomplished” speech announcing the end of major combat in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Bu.No. 160599
Active Duty Life: 1975-2009
Design Features
Long range (3,182 mi) & endurance provided by efficient GE TF-34 high-bypass turbofan engines.
Replaced piston engine S-2 Tracker in anti-submarine & sea surface search roles.
Read More
- “Lockheed S-3B Viking” by Willy Peeters, Lock On No. 23 Verlinden Publications
