C-101 Aviojet vs Hawk

Spanish jet trainer and light attack aircraft, deployed in the late 20th century, notably utilized by the Chilean and Spanish Air Forces.
Picture of C-101 Aviojet
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 29 June 1977
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 166 units
Average unit price $8 million
British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
Picture of Hawk
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
Wing area 20.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.6 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 12.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 770 km/h â—‰
Operational range 519 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of CASA C-101 Aviojet
Wing area 16.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 11.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1028 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,520 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,635 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of British Aerospace Hawk

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 770 km/h, a difference of 258 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 519 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-101 Aviojet or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 6,300 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or Hawk?
The C-101 Aviojet is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-101 Aviojet or Hawk?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the C-101 Aviojet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-101 Aviojet or Hawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 4 years before the C-101 Aviojet which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 166 units of the C-101 Aviojet.