AMX vs Buccaneer
| Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer |
| First flight | 15 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $13 million |
| British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations. | |
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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 | 68.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX or Buccaneer?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or Buccaneer?
The AMX has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or Buccaneer?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 27 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.