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==Design==

==Design==

With [[nuclear weapon|nuclear]]-armed [[Russian|U.S.S.R]] submarines an increasing threat in the 1960s, the [[United States Navy|Navy]] decided it was high priority to acquire a reliable, modern anti-submarine aircraft to replace the aging [[S-2 Tracker]]s. The new aircraft had to carry "more bombs farther." Many companies, including [[Grumman]], [[McDonnell Douglas]], and Lockheed built prototypes.

With [[nuclear weapon|nuclear]]-armed [[U.S.S.R|Russian]] submarines an increasing threat in the 1960s, the [[United States Navy|Navy]] decided it was high priority to acquire a reliable, modern anti-submarine aircraft to replace the aging [[S-2 Tracker]]s. The new aircraft had to carry "more bombs farther." Many companies, including [[Grumman]], [[McDonnell Douglas]], and Lockheed built prototypes.

[[Lockheed]] was awarded the contract in 1969 in coalition with [[Vought]] and [[Univac]]. The Lockheed company was to build the fueslage, while Vought designed the engines, [[landing gear]], and the folding wings and tail. Univac was responsible for the powerful onboard [[computer]].

[[Lockheed]] was awarded the contract in 1969 in coalition with [[Vought]] and [[Univac]]. The Lockheed company was to build the fueslage, while Vought designed the engines, [[landing gear]], and the folding wings and tail. Univac was responsible for the powerful onboard [[computer]].