The ES-3A Shadow happens to be derived straight through the famous twin-engines anti-submarine Lockheed S-3 Viking. It had been designed as a carrier-based, subsonic, all-weather, long-range, electronic reconnaissance aircraft using the certain purpose to replace the aging EA-3B Skywarrior starting from the beginning of '90s. Essentially the ES-3A originated on modified S-3A in which an extensive set of electronic and contemporary sensors and interaction tools replaced the submarine detection and maritime surveillance gear. The brand new running configuration have not changed the journey performance of Lockheed airframe. The ES-3A has in fact an excellent flight range which is very dependable. Such features are appreciate for its new objective profile to aid the U.S. Navy fleet in tactical communications of this various units regarding the battle team.
