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US Navy S-3 Viking VS-31 “Topcats,” USS Independence HA4903 Scale 1:72
US Navy S-3 Viking VS-31 “Topcats,” USS Independence HA4903 Scale 1:72
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Hobby master Air Power Series
US Navy S-3 Viking VS-31 “Topcats,” USS Independence HA4903 Scale 1:72
Country: USA Navy
Aircraft: S-3B Viking
Item: HA4903
1:72 Scale
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
Professionally painted.
All markings are pad applied for superb results.
Crew figure.
Comes with display stand.
Landing gear can be displayed up or down.
Extremely sought after by collectors.
In 1974 the Lockheed S-3 Viking entered service with the USN as a twin-engine jet aircraft used for enemy submarine warfare. By the late 1990’s the role shifted to surface warfare providing the carrier battle group with long range surveillance capabilities and aerial refueling. The S-3 was in production from 1974 until 1978 with 186 (187) aircraft completed. Most airframes saw upgrades to the S-3B and sixteen became ES-3A “Shadow” electronic intelligence collection aircraft. The low pitch sound of the engines earned the S-3 the nickname “Hoover” after the vacuum cleaner.
Early in WWII Scouting Squadron 31 was formed and decommissioned in 1945. In 1948 it was
re-established as VC-31 but in 1949 became the Atlantic Fleet’s first VS Squadron when it was
tasked to perform carrier-based anti-submarine warfare duties. With the new task came a new
name, VS-31 (Anti-Submarine Squadron 31) “Topcats”. In 1973 VS-31 moved their S-2 Trackers
to Florida and in 1974 became the first VS deployed on USS Independence. In 1977 VS-31 would
once again sail on USS Independence but now equipped with the S-3A Viking.
Specifications for the Lockheed S-3 Viking
Crew – 4 / 1 x Pilot, 1 x Co-Pilot, 1 x TACCO, 1 x Sensor Operator (TFO)
Additional Info
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Stock#HA4903
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraModern
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AircraftVikings S-3B
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleSurveillance
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.