[Rythena] ES-3A Viking – Submarine Hunter & Electonic Warfare

The first ES-3A was delivered during 1991 and entered front-line service after two years of testing. The U.S. Navy established two squadrons, each equipped with eight ES-3As, stationed in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets to provide detachments of typically two aircraft, ten officers, and 55 enlisted aircrew, maintenance and support personnel (which comprised/supported four complete aircrews) to deploying carrier air wings. The Pacific Fleet squadron, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FIVE (VQ-5), the "Sea Shadows," was originally based at the former NAS Agana, Guam but later relocated to NAS North Island in San Diego, California, with the Pacific Fleet S-3 Viking squadrons when NAS Agana closed in 1995 as a result of a 1993 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision. The Atlantic Fleet squadron, the VQ-6 "Black Ravens," were originally based with all Atlantic Fleet S-3 Vikings at the former NAS Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida, but later moved to NAS Jacksonville, approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the east, when NAS Cecil Field was closed in 1999 as a result of the same 1993 BRAC decision that closed NAS Agana.[citation needed] The ES-3A operated primarily with carrier battle groups, providing organic ‘Indications and Warning’ support to the group and joint theater commanders. In addition to their warning and reconnaissance roles, and their extraordinarily stable handling characteristics and range, Shadows were a preferred recovery tanker (aircraft that provide refueling for returning aircraft). They were also deployed to active combat zones, seeing use over Yugoslavia to identify targets, as well as to enforce the no-fly zone over Iraq.[14] The Shadows reportedly averaged over 100 flight hours per month while deployed. Excessive utilization caused earlier than expected equipment replacement when Naval aviation funds were limited, making them an easy target for budget-driven decision makers. The type was also deemed by some officials to be too costly to continue operating. Wikipedia

• ENG BUS 1/2
• BAT
• INST Backlights
• JET Pump 1/2
• Hydralics
• Unfold wings If folded
• System Check (Make sure displays work and control surfaces operate)

• Throttle 0.35
• Hook down
• Flaps Down
• Landing gears unlocked
• Aim to runway 2km prior

1.Go into Sonar Operator seat and turn on displays 2. Deploy Sonar 3. Turn sonar on 4. Double check throttle is 0.43 for good sea scan 5. Extend Sonar Winch

1:1 Scale 😀 800 kph Max 720 kph Cruise Air-Air Refuel Capable Carrier Capable Reuseable (can be refueled and such)

• Sonar Rope
• Electromag boom
• Realistic Speed
• Tail Hook
• Cool Gears
• Laser designation
• Matinence bay
• Anti Sub Flares
• Sonar Jammer
• 4 Seats