Talk:Lockheed S-3 Viking

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UNIVAC?

What is the meaning of the reference to UNIVAC after LTV in the discussion about the S3's design? The link takes the reader to the UNIVAC computer page, though I doubt that the reference on the S3 page has to do with some sort of CAD that the UNIVAC facilitated, especially since the most advanced devices carrying the UNIVAC tag appeared in the mid-60's and this craft was first deployed in '74, meaning that more advanced computer equipment could have been available during the development cycle of the S3. Srajan01 20:16, 9 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dive bombing

I recall seeing something on the History Channel or something where an S-3 dive-bombed and destroyed an Iraqi ship during the first Gulf War. Anyone want to verify? Masterblooregard 10:32, 30 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mission

The following is the intro paragraph. I find it contradictory. Please observe:

The Lockheed S-3 Viking is a jet aircraft originally used by the United States Navy to identify, track, and destroy enemy submarines. In the late 1990's, the S-3B's mission focus shifted to surface warfare and aerial refueling. After the retirement of the A-6 Intruder and A-7 Corsair II, the Viking was the only airborne refueling platform organic to the Carrier Air Wing(s) until the fielding of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. It also provides electronic warfare and surface surveillance capabilities to the carrier battle group. A carrier-based, subsonic, all-weather, multi-mission aircraft with long range, it operates primarily with carrier battle groups in anti-submarine warfare roles. It carries automated weapon systems, and is capable of extended missions with in-flight refueling. Because of the engines’ high-pitched sound, it is nicknamed the "Hoover" after the brand of vacuum cleaner.

The aircraft does not and cannot participate in ASW anymore. All Navy jets have had the MAD booms and sonobuoy tracking equipment removed. They still participate in surveillance, however their primary mission is in-flight refueling. It is my intention to remove the second of the bold statements from the article. Any criticisms are welcomed. Txredcoat 01:34, 4 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Any left?

Are there any S-3s left in active or reserve service? E2a2j (talk) 18:11, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

-Yes, there are currently two active squadrons, VS-22 and VS-32. Both are home ported in Jacksonville, FL. Txredcoat (talk) 01:16, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]