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

Lockheed S-3B Viking – BuNo 160604, VS-21, "Fighting Redtails", USS Kitty Hawk, U.S. Navy, January 2005

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


Limited production of approximately 400 models worldwide

After 60 years of unit history VS-21 “Red Tails” were decommissioned in February, 2005. Built in 1978, S-3A 160604 c/n 394A-1184 was the 184th of 187 Vikings built and was chosen to wear a special decommissioning paint scheme. The Commander of USN VS-21 provided photos and information as to what he wanted. A WWII era drawing of a woman was added to each side of the nose as well as modex 710. “NF” tail code was applied only to the starboard side and Bugs Bunny on the port side.

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.

This model of an S-3 Viking features: