A-3 Skywarrior vs Buccaneer
Overview
The A-3 Skywarrior and the Buccaneer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley respectively.
Top speed is 980 km/h for the A-3 Skywarrior vs 1,040 km/h for the Buccaneer. The A-3 Skywarrior has an operational range of 3,380 km vs 3,700 km for the Buccaneer. The Buccaneer operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 12,000 m for the A-3 Skywarrior.
The A-3 Skywarrior has been produced in 283 units vs 211 for the Buccaneer. The A-3 Skywarrior first flew 6 years before the Buccaneer (1952 vs 1958).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 28 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 283 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley |
| First flight | 30 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| Wing area | 75.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 37,195 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,876 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,381 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 47.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,035 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 3,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or Buccaneer?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the Buccaneer's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or Buccaneer?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Buccaneer's 19.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or Buccaneer?
The A-3 Skywarrior entered service first in 1956, 6 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or Buccaneer?
The A-3 Skywarrior has been produced in greater numbers with 283 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.