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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs Hawk

AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs Hawk at a glance — top speed 904 vs 1,028 km/h, range 2,280 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 7,940 vs 8,340 kg, built 62 vs 1,000 units.

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 AT-3 Tsu Chiang
British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang Hawk
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC British Aerospace
First flight 16 September 1980 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1984 1976
Number produced 62 units 1000 units
Average unit price $4 million $18 million
Wing area 21.9 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.1 m
Length 12.9 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 904 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 2,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 14,650 meters (48,064 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 7,940 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Hawk?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Hawk?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Hawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 8 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.