GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

A-5 Vigilante vs Buccaneer

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Change comparison vs
Specifications
A-5 Vigilante Buccaneer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Blackburn
First flight 31 August 1958 30 April 1958
Year introduced 1961 1962
Number produced 167 units 211 units
Average unit price $10 million $2.5 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 47.8 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 13.4 m
Height 5.9 m 5.0 m
Length 23.3 m 19.3 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1040 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 14,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 2 x 10,070 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The A-5 Vigilante and the Buccaneer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Blackburn respectively.

The A-5 Vigilante reaches 2,123 km/h — 2.0:1 the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 3,700 km for the Buccaneer. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 12,200 m for the Buccaneer.

The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 211 for the Buccaneer. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $2.5M for the Buccaneer.

Related Comparisons
A-5 Vigilante vs Il-2 Sturmovik A-5 Vigilante vs MiG-15 Fagot A-5 Vigilante vs Yak-9 Frank A-5 Vigilante vs MiG-21 Fishbed A-5 Vigilante vs MiG-17 Fresco A-5 Vigilante vs F-86 Sabre

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or Buccaneer?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,083 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 1,804 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or Buccaneer?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or Buccaneer?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the Buccaneer's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or Buccaneer?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Buccaneer's 19.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or Buccaneer?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or Buccaneer?
The A-5 Vigilante entered service first in 1961, 1 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.