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Air Tractor AT-500 vs Hawk

Air Tractor AT-500 vs Hawk at a glance — top speed 248 vs 1,028 km/h, range 1,300 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 8,340 kg, built 470 vs 1,000 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor British Aerospace
First flight 25 April 1986 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1987 1976
Number produced 470 units 1000 units
Average unit price $500K $18 million
Wing area 26.8 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 9.4 m
Height 3.0 m 4.1 m
Length 10.2 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 780 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 4,754 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawk?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawk?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 11 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.