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Buccaneer vs Su-24 Fencer

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
Buccaneer Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Sukhoi
First flight 30 April 1958 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1962 1973
Number produced 211 units 1400 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $25 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 17.6 m
Height 5.0 m 6.2 m
Length 19.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 615 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Overview

The Buccaneer and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Blackburn and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the Buccaneer vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The Buccaneer has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 12,200 m for the Buccaneer.

The Buccaneer has been produced in 211 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $2.5M for the Buccaneer vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The Buccaneer first flew 9 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1958 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,654 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 614 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the Buccaneer's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Buccaneer's 19.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 11 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.