Peek a boo by JLyons
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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 1990s, 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 as an in-flight tanker. 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.
Comments (13)
SkyeKat
Nice work - very interesting with the sub barely visible. Nice background info.
YorkBerlin
great work greetings York Made in Berlin
ariaans
Maybe you should've turned off shadow?? You made a beautiful atmospherisch render here!! Great model!! :)
anitalee
Excellent
thecytron
Nice work!
TIRROCCIA
wicked
ekatz
wonderful
sackrat
An outstanding image ! A fine aircraft.
Schnuck
Fine work!!!
Virus
Love the Viking!!! When I was younger the S-3 was one of the very first modelling aircraft I've ever build in 1/72 Scale, it was from Hasegawa if I recall it well. This render is awesome!! Love the atmosphere and the lighting it is perfect!!
M2A
Great jet pic, good job.
CaperGirl42
Love the jets- love that sound they make when they fly by....and makes your very soul inside shake ...I just love it!! the more power and sound the better - lol should have gone into working with them..... Oh yes- your artwork James is top knotch!...lol hugz anne
UVDan
Beautiful job on a beautiful plane. I always wonder why we do not see a civilian version of this on commuter routes.