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Air Tractor AT-500 vs BAE Systems Hawk

Overview

The Air Tractor AT-500 and the BAE Systems Hawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and British Aerospace respectively.

The BAE Systems Hawk reaches 1,028 km/h — 4.1x the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h. The Air Tractor AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 2,520 km for the BAE Systems Hawk. The BAE Systems Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 11,000 m for the Air Tractor AT-500.

The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 1,000 for the BAE Systems Hawk. Unit cost is $0.5M for the Air Tractor AT-500 vs $18M for the BAE Systems Hawk. The BAE Systems Hawk first flew 12 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 (1974 vs 1986).

Air Tractor AT-500

Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century.
Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 25 April 1986
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 470 units
Average unit price $500K
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BAE Systems Hawk

British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
BAE Systems Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $18 million
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Air Tractor AT-500

Wing area 26.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.9 m ◉
Height 3.0 m ◉
Length 10.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 248 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,300 km ◉
Service ceiling 11,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg ◉
Empty weight 2,109 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW ◉

BAE Systems Hawk

Wing area 16.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m ◉
Height 4.1 m ◉
Length 11.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 1028 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,520 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg ◉
Empty weight 3,635 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or BAE Systems Hawk?
The BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems Hawk?
The BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems Hawk?
The BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems Hawk?
The BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems Hawk?
The BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems Hawk?
The BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems Hawk?
The BAE Systems 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 BAE Systems Hawk?
The BAE Systems Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.

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