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A-5 Vigilante vs Pe-2 Buck

A-5 Vigilante vs Pe-2 Buck at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 540 km/h, range 1,804 vs 1,315 km, max takeoff weight 28,615 vs 8,520 kg, built 167 vs 11,430 units.

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-5 Vigilante Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer North American Petlyakov
First flight 31 August 1958 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1961 1941
Number produced 167 units 11430 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 65.1 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 17.2 m
Height 5.9 m 3.4 m
Length 23.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,711 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or Pe-2 Buck?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 1,583 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or Pe-2 Buck?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or Pe-2 Buck?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or Pe-2 Buck?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or Pe-2 Buck?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 20 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.