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Buccaneer vs F-111 Aardvark

Buccaneer vs F-111 Aardvark at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 2,655 km/h, range 3,700 vs 5,940 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 45,359 kg, built 211 vs 563 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Buccaneer F-111 Aardvark
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn General Dynamics
First flight 30 April 1958 21 December 1964
Year introduced 1962 1967
Number produced 211 units 563 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $15 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 61.1 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 19.2 m
Height 5.0 m 5.0 m
Length 19.3 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 5,940 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 20,117 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 45,359 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 21,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 2 x 11,385 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,615 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the Buccaneer's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the Buccaneer's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the Buccaneer's 19.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or F-111 Aardvark?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or F-111 Aardvark?
The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in greater numbers with 563 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.