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Alpha Jet vs Hawk

Alpha Jet vs Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,028 km/h, range 2,940 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 8,340 kg, built 480 vs 1,000 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha JetFull specs
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🇬🇧 HawkFull specs
Specifications
Alpha Jet Hawk
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier British Aerospace
First flight 26 October 1973 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1978 1976
Number produced 480 units 1000 units
Average unit price $8 million $18 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.4 m
Height 4.2 m 4.1 m
Length 13.2 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or Hawk?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the Hawk's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Alpha Jet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or Hawk?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or Hawk?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Alpha Jet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or Hawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.