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Buccaneer S.Mk.2B - Maximum AUW: 59,000lb (w.e.f: January 1973)

Note: The Maximum All Up Weight was revised upwards from 54,000lb to 59,000lb following the introduction of Mod.1600 (Airframe provision for fitment of Bomb Door Tank) and Mod.5300 (Bomb Door Tanks) - This new AUW is only applicable to RAF Buccaneer S.Mk.2A and S.Mk.2B's which all received Mods 1600 & 5300 during 1973. Fleet Air Arm Buccaneer S.Mk.2C and S.Mk.2D's received Mod.1600 (Airframe provision for fitment of Bomb Door Tank) and Mod.5301 (Blanking Kit for fitment of Standard Bomb Door) so retaining the Maximum AUW of 54,000lb.

#01 Buccaneer S.Mk.2BExternal Payload:
2x 'Std' Weapon Pylons
2x 'SNEB' Rocket Pods (36x 2-inch)

Internal Payload:
4x 1,000lb H.E.M.C. Ballistic Bombs

Miscellaneous:
None

AUW: 49,100lb (approx.)#02 Buccaneer S.Mk.2BExternal Payload:
2x 'Std' Weapon Pylons
1x 'Buddy' In-Flight Refuelling Pod
1x 'Slipper' Tank

Internal Payload:
440 Imp.Gal (2,000-litre) Overload Fuel Tank

Miscellaneous:
425 Imp.Gal. (1,932-litre) Bulged Bomb Bay Door Tank

AUW: 55,800lb (approx.)#03 Buccaneer S.Mk.2BExternal Payload:
3x 'Std' Weapon Pylons + 3x Launcher Rails
1x 'Acquisition' Data Link Pod
2x 'TV' Martel Missiles
1x 'Anti-Radar' Martel Missile

Internal Payload:
440 Imp.Gal (2,000-litre) Overload Fuel Tank

Miscellaneous:
425 Imp.Gal. (1,932-litre) Bulged Bomb Bay Door Tank

AUW: 56,400lb (approx.)#04 Buccaneer S.Mk.2BExternal Payload:
4x 'Std' Weapon Pylons + 4x Launcher Rails
4x 'Anti-Ship' Sea Eagle Missiles

Internal Payload:
4x 1,000lb H.E.M.C. Retard Bombs

Miscellaneous:
425 Imp.Gal. (1,932-litre) Bulged Bomb Bay Door Tank

AUW: 58,600lb (approx.)

Note:
The approximate maximum AUW's quoted are based on the aircraft being fuelled with AVTUR S.G. 0.79

NATO Code:Also known as:Description:F-34AVTUR/FSII or JP-8
(Specific Gravity: 0.79)is a military kerosene type aviation turbine fuel with Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII), used by land-based military gas turbine engined aircraft in all NATO countries from 1986. However France and the United Kingdom converted to F-34 back in 1971 (Following a decision by NATO Defence Ministers, all nations except Turkey switched from F-40 to F-34. The conversion was completed in 1988 and known as Stage 1 of the Single Fuel Concept).F-40AVTAG/FSII or JP-4
(Specific Gravity: 0.77)is a military wide cut type aviation turbine fuel with FSII, used by land-based military gas turbine engined aircraft.F-42AVCAT or JP-5
(Specific Gravity: 0.82)is a military high flash point kerosene type aviation turbine fuel without Anti-Icing Additives used by ship borne military gas turbine engine aircraft in NATO countries prior to the introduction of F-44.F-44AVCAT/FSII or JP-5
(Specific Gravity: 0.82)is a military high flash point kerosene type aviation turbine fuel with FSII used by ship borne military gas turbine engine aircraft in most NATO countries.

Source - The Royal Air Force's: Buccaneer Navigator's Handbook
AP.4744A-AN 'Aircrew Notes' (covering Buccaneer S.Mk.1)
AP.4744B-AN 'Aircrew Notes' (covering Buccaneer S.Mk.2)
AP 101B-1202-14 'Flight Reference Cards' (covering Buccaneer S.Mk.2)
AP 101B-1202-14A 'Flight Reference Cards' (covering Buccaneer S.Mk.2A, 2B, 2C, 2D)
AP 101B-1202-15A 'Aircrew Manual' (covering Buccaneer S.Mk.2A, 2B)