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Buccaneer vs F-105 Thunderchief

Buccaneer vs F-105 Thunderchief at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 2,208 km/h, range 3,700 vs 3,550 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 23,834 kg, built 211 vs 833 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Specifications
Buccaneer F-105 Thunderchief
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Republic
First flight 30 April 1958 22 October 1955
Year introduced 1962 1958
Number produced 211 units 833 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $2.7 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 35.8 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 10.7 m
Height 5.0 m 6.0 m
Length 19.3 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 2208 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 3,550 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 14,783 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 23,834 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 12,470 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 1 x 12,020 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or F-105 Thunderchief?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 3,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher service ceiling at 14,783 meters (48,500 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or F-105 Thunderchief?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 23,834 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Buccaneer's 19.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or F-105 Thunderchief?
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in greater numbers with 833 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.