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CM 170 Magister vs Hawk

CM 170 Magister vs Hawk at a glance — top speed 715 vs 1,028 km/h, range 1,200 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 8,340 kg, built 929 vs 1,000 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 Magister
British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Specifications
CM 170 Magister Hawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga British Aerospace
First flight 23 July 1952 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1956 1976
Number produced 929 units 1000 units
Average unit price $800K $18 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.4 m
Height 2.9 m 4.1 m
Length 10.2 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 313 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or Hawk?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CM 170 Magister or Hawk?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the CM 170 Magister at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or Hawk?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 20 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.