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EF-111 Raven vs Hawker 800

Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EF-111 Raven
Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800
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Specifications
EF-111 Raven Hawker 800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1977 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1981 1983
Number produced 42 units 650 units
Average unit price $65 million $13.8 million
Wing area 48.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 16.6 m
Height 5.0 m 5.5 m
Length 23.5 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 3,220 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 39,680 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 24,230 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,390 kgf 2 x 2,114 kgf
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Overview

The EF-111 Raven and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Hawker Beechcraft respectively.

The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 2.8:1 the Hawker 800's 830 km/h. The EF-111 Raven has an operational range of 3,220 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The EF-111 Raven operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the Hawker 800. At 39,680 kg MTOW, the EF-111 Raven is 3.1:1 the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.

The EF-111 Raven has been produced in 42 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $65M for the EF-111 Raven vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The EF-111 Raven first flew 6 years before the Hawker 800 (1977 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EF-111 Raven or Hawker 800?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 1,520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EF-111 Raven or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the EF-111 Raven's 3,220 km.
Which can fly higher, the EF-111 Raven or Hawker 800?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EF-111 Raven or Hawker 800?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the EF-111 Raven or Hawker 800?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EF-111 Raven or Hawker 800?
The EF-111 Raven is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the EF-111 Raven or Hawker 800?
The EF-111 Raven entered service first in 1981, 2 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EF-111 Raven or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.