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Buccaneer vs Jaguar

Buccaneer vs Jaguar at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,699 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,902 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 15,700 kg, built 211 vs 573 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Buccaneer Jaguar
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn SEPECAT
First flight 30 April 1958 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1962 1972
Number produced 211 units 573 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $8 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 8.7 m
Height 5.0 m 4.9 m
Length 19.3 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,902 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 2 x 6,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,699 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 659 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or Jaguar?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Jaguar's 1,902 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or Jaguar?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or Jaguar?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or Jaguar?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 10 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.