Originally Posted by Rhino power
The USN still operates the S-3 actually...
-RP
Ohhhh... in all of 2 test units.
VX-30, NAS Point Magu, California: First assigned in late-2009, their S-3s are used for their surveillance capabilities on the Sea Test Range. Because of their agility and speed, they are able to much more quickly identify and locate various vessels which may impact the operations being conducted.
3 aircraft.
Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Hawaii: They are used for the same mission as those with VX-30.
4 aircraft.