We are investigating the S-3 Viking, the protector of the U.S. aircraft carrier groups and vital sea lines against the Soviet submarines. #s3viking #usnavy #militaryaviationWhich requirements and events paved the way for the creation of the S-3?What were the features of the Viking?What are the variants of the aircraft?00:00 Introduction01:06 Historical background02:08 Programme history04:52 Design09:26 Specifications10:20 Variants (S-3B Viking / ES-3A Shadow / US-3A / Aladdin Viking / Beartrap Viking / Gray Wolf Viking / Orca Viking / Outlaw Viking / Calypso Viking / C-3 / KS-3A / NASA Viking)12:31 Operational use and combat experience