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Buccaneer vs JH-7 Flounder

Buccaneer vs JH-7 Flounder at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,808 km/h, range 3,700 vs 900 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 28,475 kg, built 211 vs 270 units.

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Specifications
Buccaneer JH-7 Flounder
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Xian
First flight 30 April 1958 14 December 1988
Year introduced 1962 1992
Number produced 211 units 270 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $25 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 52.3 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 12.8 m
Height 5.0 m 6.2 m
Length 19.3 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1808 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 900 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 28,475 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,990 kgf 2 x 9,306 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,808 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 768 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or JH-7 Flounder?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,475 kg compared to the Buccaneer's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the Buccaneer's 19.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or JH-7 Flounder?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 30 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has been produced in greater numbers with 270 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.