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Buccaneer vs SO 4050 Vautour

Buccaneer vs SO 4050 Vautour at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,106 km/h, range 3,700 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 21,000 kg, built 211 vs 149 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
Specifications
Buccaneer SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Sud Aviation
First flight 30 April 1958 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1962 1956
Number produced 211 units 149 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $2 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 15.1 m
Height 5.0 m 4.9 m
Length 19.3 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Buccaneer's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Buccaneer is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the SO 4050 Vautour at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour 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 SO 4050 Vautour?
The Buccaneer has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.