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Buccaneer vs J-32 Lansen

Buccaneer vs J-32 Lansen at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,200 km/h, range 3,700 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 13,500 kg, built 211 vs 450 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Saab J-32 Lansen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-32 Lansen
Specifications
Buccaneer J-32 Lansen
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Saab
First flight 30 April 1958 3 November 1952
Year introduced 1962 1956
Number produced 211 units 450 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 47.8 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 13.0 m
Height 5.0 m 4.7 m
Length 19.3 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1200 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 1 x 6,659 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,200 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or J-32 Lansen?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the J-32 Lansen's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen 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 J-32 Lansen?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the J-32 Lansen's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or J-32 Lansen?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the J-32 Lansen's 14.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen entered service first in 1956, 6 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.