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Buccaneer vs Supermarine Scimitar

Buccaneer vs Supermarine Scimitar at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,185 km/h, range 3,700 vs 2,291 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 15,513 kg, built 211 vs 76 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Supermarine Scimitar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Supermarine Scimitar
Specifications
Buccaneer Supermarine Scimitar
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Supermarine
First flight 30 April 1958 19 January 1956
Year introduced 1962 1957
Number produced 211 units 76 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 47.8 m² 45.1 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 11.3 m
Height 5.0 m 5.3 m
Length 19.3 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1185 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,291 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 14,021 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 15,513 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 10,869 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 2 x 5,103 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,185 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 2,291 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher service ceiling at 14,021 meters (46,000 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 15,513 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar entered service first in 1957, 5 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Buccaneer has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.