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Buccaneer vs Super Etendard

Buccaneer vs Super Etendard at a glance — top speed 1,040 vs 1,180 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,820 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 12,000 kg, built 211 vs 85 units.

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Super Etendard
Specifications
Buccaneer Super Etendard
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Dassault-Breguet
First flight 30 April 1958 28 October 1974
Year introduced 1962 1978
Number produced 211 units 85 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $13 million
Wing area 47.8 m² 28.4 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 9.6 m
Height 5.0 m 3.9 m
Length 19.3 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 1180 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,820 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 1 x 4,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is faster with a maximum speed of 1,180 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or Super Etendard?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Super Etendard's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or Super Etendard?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Super Etendard's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or Super Etendard?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the Super Etendard's 14.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or Super Etendard?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 16 years before the Super Etendard which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or Super Etendard?
The Buccaneer has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 85 units of the Super Etendard.