Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Die-cast Model

Lockheed S-3B Viking – 159390, VS-30 "Diamondcutters", (CAG aircraft), 2005, U.S. Navy, 2005

1:72 Scale.  Length: 9".  Wingspan: 11.5"


Limited production of approximately 450 Models Worldwide

S-3A Viking 159390 was delivered to VS-29 “Dragonflies” and shortly thereafter converted to an S-3B. In 1992 this S-3B was sent to VS-30 “Diamondcutters” coded as AA-700 aboard the USS Saratoga before moving to the USS John F. Kennedy in April of 2004 as the CAG aircraft. VS-30 made its last deployment on June 7, 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. On January 3 2005 159390 was sent to AMARC. After 53 years of active service a deactivation ceremony for VS-30 was held on December 9, 2005.

The Lockheed S-3 Viking is a four-seat, twin-engine turbofan-powered jet aircraft that was used by the U.S. Navy to identify and track enemy submarines.


Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-assembled, diecast display models. Every model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with diecast metal and some plastic components.

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