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Buccaneer vs Tornado

Buccaneer vs Tornado at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 2,420 km/h, range 3,700 vs 3,890 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 27,215 kg, built 211 vs 990 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Buccaneer Tornado
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Panavia
First flight 30 April 1958 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1962 1980
Number produced 211 units 990 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $35 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 13.9 m
Height 5.0 m 6.0 m
Length 19.3 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 3,890 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 27,215 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,890 km compared to the Buccaneer's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or Tornado?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Tornado's 27,215 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or Tornado?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or Tornado?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 18 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.