Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

S-3B Viking

BuNo, 159731

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 12, 2009

1. S-3B Viking Marker

Inscription. The S-3 Viking replaced the S-2 Tracker in carrier-based ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) operations by the mid 1970s. In the 1990s, the Viking's focus shifted to surface warfare and aerial refueling. The versatile Viking (often called "The Swiss Army Knife of Naval aviation"), is being replaced by the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The S-3B Viking on display participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm in Iraq 1990-1991, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia 1992, Enforce No-Fly Zone in Iraq 1993, 1996-1998, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan 2001, and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2004.

Manufacturer: Lockheed (later Lockheed Martin)
Type: carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft
Crew: pilot,co-pilot,two systems operators
Powerplant: two 9,275 lb (4,207 kg) static thrust General Electric TF-34-GE turbofans
Wingspan: 68 ft 8 in (20.93 m)
Length: 53 ft 4 in (16.26 m )
Height: 22 ft 9 in (6.93 m)
Weight: 26,650 lbs (12,088 kg) empty; 52,430 lbs (23,832 kg) maximum
Armament: up to four MK-46 torpedoes, bombs, or mines in internal weapons bay; two under wing stations for Harpoon or Maverick (medium range) air-to-surface missles, or external fuel cells; or up to 4,000 lbs (1814 kg) total ordnance
Maximum Speed: 518 mph (833.5 km/h)
Combat radius: 600 miles (965.5 kilometers)
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ceiling: 40,000 ft (12,192 m)

This aircraft is on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation at Pensacola, Florida

Erected by Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.

Location. 32° 47.395′ N, 79° 54.505′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Aboard the USS Yorktown. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant SC 29464, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A-6E Intruder (a few steps from this marker); Carrier-Based A-6 Intruder (a few steps from this marker); S-2 Tracker (within shouting distance of this marker); F-8K Crusader (within shouting distance of this marker); F-14A Tomcat (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Laffey (within shouting distance of this marker); The A-7E Corsair II (within shouting distance of this marker); SH-3G Sea King (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Pleasant.

S-3B Viking and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 12, 2009

2. S-3B Viking and Marker

Carrier-borne anti-submarine aircraft. Armament: up to 3175 kg (6985 lb) of ordinance (up to 1814 kg/4000 lb in internal weapons bays), including bombs, depth charges, torpedoes and AGM-84 Harpoon air-to-surface missles

Courtesy of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum

3. S-3B Viking

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,592 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.