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Buccaneer vs DH.110 Sea Vixen

Buccaneer vs DH.110 Sea Vixen at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,127 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,270 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 21,205 kg, built 211 vs 151 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.110 Sea Vixen
Specifications
Buccaneer DH.110 Sea Vixen
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn De Havilland
First flight 30 April 1958 26 September 1951
Year introduced 1962 1959
Number produced 211 units 151 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $1.5 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 60.2 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 15.5 m
Height 5.0 m 3.3 m
Length 19.3 m 16.9 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,270 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 21,205 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 12,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 2 x 4,990 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 21,205 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 16.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.