**Data for each of these
characteristics can be
obtained by contacting
the EICO
Aviation Specialist
at the NAVFAC Criteria
Office.
The
S-3A Viking is used in the detection and attack of submarines, and as
an armed scout in the anti-surface role. Extremely versatile, the aircraft
is also equipped for tanking, mining, and limited electronic surveillance.
Modified from the earlier S-3A Viking, the S-3B's high speed computer
system processes information generated by the acoustic and non-acoustic
target sensor systems. This includes a new Inverse Synthetic Aperture
Radar (ISAR) and ESM systems suites. To destroy targets, the S-3B Viking
employs an impressive array of airborne weaponry. This provides the
fleet with a very effective airborne capability to combat the significant
threat presented by modern combatants and submarines. Additionally,
all S-3B aircraft are capable of carrying an inflight refueling "buddy"
store. This allows the transfer of fuel from the Viking aircraft to
other Naval strike aircraft, thus extending their combat radius.
The
S-3A Viking is used in the detection and attack of submarines, and as
an armed scout in the anti-surface role. Extremely versatile, the aircraft
is also equipped for tanking, mining, and limited electronic surveillance.
Modified from the earlier S-3A Viking, the S-3B's high speed computer
system processes information generated by the acoustic and non-acoustic
target sensor systems. This includes a new Inverse Synthetic Aperture
Radar (ISAR) and ESM systems suites. To destroy targets, the S-3B Viking
employs an impressive array of airborne weaponry. This provides the
fleet with a very effective airborne capability to combat the significant
threat presented by modern combatants and submarines. Additionally,
all S-3B aircraft are capable of carrying an inflight refueling "buddy"
store. This allows the transfer of fuel from the Viking aircraft to
other Naval strike aircraft, thus extending their combat radius.
