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Buccaneer vs Il-10 Beast

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
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Specifications
Buccaneer Il-10 Beast
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Ilyushin
First flight 30 April 1958 18 April 1944
Year introduced 1962 1944
Number produced 211 units 6166 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 47.8 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 13.4 m
Height 5.0 m 4.2 m
Length 19.3 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 551 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 6,535 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 4,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 1 x 1,320 kW
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Overview

The Buccaneer and the Il-10 Beast are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Blackburn and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the Buccaneer vs 551 km/h for the Il-10 Beast. The Buccaneer has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 800 km for the Il-10 Beast. The Buccaneer operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Buccaneer is 4.3:1 the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.

The Buccaneer has been produced in 211 units vs 6,166 for the Il-10 Beast. The Il-10 Beast first flew 14 years before the Buccaneer (1944 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or Il-10 Beast?
The Buccaneer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 489 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or Il-10 Beast?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or Il-10 Beast?
The Buccaneer has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or Il-10 Beast?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or Il-10 Beast?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 18 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.