S-3 Viking (MIA)

Ohhh...I always saw Hornets with those big tanks and I never knew what they were...now I know.

I agree with the general consensus, the Navy needs to have an aircraft that can fufill the ASW, strike, refueling, SAR and other roles. The S-3 was an excellent multipurpose aircraft. The USN needs an aircraft that can do all those things. They're trying to make the Hornet that aircraft in the meantime, but I don't think that will work too well. At least it only has to last until the V-22 shoes up, if that's what it's role will be.

Well I have to say I find reading this thread deeply disturbing.

For the record, this Viking has not been withdrawn and will continue in Service for many, many years to come ff

SampanViking said:

Well I have to say I find reading this thread deeply disturbing.

For the record, this Viking has not been withdrawn and will continue in Service for many, many years to come ff

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Ha, ha ,ah..Viking we know that YOU will be around for a while

As for the S-3 Viking..It's end is very near....

bd popeye said:

Ha, ha ,ah..Viking we know that YOU will be around for a while

As for the S-3 Viking..It's end is very near....

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2009 to be exact. That's what Global Security says.

I just want to thank everyone who has responded to this thread. I couldnt find an actual document on the net denoting the demise of the S-3. I was really concerned that I was going to look like a Horses rear posting my first thread here. All your posts have been great, thanks for makeing me feel at home here and your indepth knowledge of the subject.

Thanks once again.