Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley Buccaneer
Summary
| Category | Combat aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| First flight | 30 April 1958 |
| Year of introduction | 1962 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
Description
The Buccaneer was one of the best British naval attack aircraft of its time. It had a significant internal fuel capacity, providing it with sufficient autonomy for all the missions it was assigned to.
Designed to be used from aircraft carriers for low-altitude attacks, but also used by the RAF from land bases, its design ensured remarkable pilot comfort at high speeds, with reduced fuel consumption. However, its navigation and attack system were not very efficient.
Technical specifications
| Version: Buccaneer S.2 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot + 1 WSO |
| Operational range | 3700 km (2299 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h (646 mph) |
| Wing area | 47.8 m² (514.7 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m (44.0 ft) |
| Height | 5.0 m (16.3 ft) |
| Length | 19.3 m (63.4 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12200 m (40026 ft) |
| Empty weight | 14000 kg (30865 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28000 kg (61729 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbojets Rolls-Royce RB.168 Spey Mk 101 delivering 5035 kgp |
| Ejection seat | Martin-Baker Mk 6 |
Current operating countries
No country is operating the Buccaneer in 2024.
All operators
Armament
Missiles payload:
- Air-to-Surface AS.30
- Air-to-Surface AS.37 Martel
- Air-to-Air Short-Range Raytheon AIM-9 Sidewinder
- Air-to-Surface Sea Eagle
Bombs payload:
- Nuclear Red Beard
- Nuclear WE.177
Photo of Buccaneer
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