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A-3 Skywarrior vs Buccaneer

A-3 Skywarrior vs Buccaneer at a glance — top speed 980 vs 1,040 km/h, range 4,667 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 28,000 kg, built 283 vs 211 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-3 Skywarrior
Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior Buccaneer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Blackburn
First flight 28 October 1952 30 April 1958
Year introduced 1956 1962
Number produced 283 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wing area 75.4 m² 47.8 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 13.4 m
Height 6.9 m 5.0 m
Length 23.3 m 19.3 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1040 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 14,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 2 x 10,070 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 A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 4,667 km compared to the Buccaneer's 3,700 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.