A-7 Corsair II vs Buccaneer

American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
A-7 Corsair II Combat photo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought
First flight 27 September 1965
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 1545 units
Average unit price $2 million
British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations.
Buccaneer Combat photo
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 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.8 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 14.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1123 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,981 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,840 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf â—‰
Vought A-7 Corsair II Combat profile drawing
Wing area 47.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.4 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 19.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1040 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf â—‰
Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley Buccaneer Combat profile drawing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or Buccaneer?
The A-7 Corsair II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,123 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,981 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or Buccaneer?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 4 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or Buccaneer?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.