CM 170 Magister vs Hawk

French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Picture of CM 170 Magister
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 million
British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
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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 17.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 639 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of CM 170 Magister
Wing area 16.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 11.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1190 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 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—‰

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