Buccaneer vs DH.110 Sea Vixen
| British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley |
| First flight | 30 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland |
| First flight | 26 September 1951 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 151 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| Wing area | 47.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,070 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 60.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,270 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,205 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,680 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,194 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 21,205 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 16.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The Buccaneer has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.