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Buccaneer (Design)
Blackburn · UK
In 1957, the design for the NA.39 (later the Buccaneer) was finalized. It was built specifically for high-speed, low-altitude naval strikes, featuring a rotating bomb bay to keep the fuselage aerodynamic while carrying nuclear or conventional loads.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,074 km/h |
| Range | 3,700 km |
| Ceiling | 12,200 m |
| Engines | 2x de Havilland Gyron Junior turbojets |
Armament & Payload
Up to 5,400 kg of ordnance in internal bay and wing pylon.