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EMB 312 Tucano vs Hawk

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano Hawk
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer British Aerospace
First flight 16 August 1980 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1983 1976
Number produced 624 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $18 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.4 m
Height 3.4 m 4.1 m
Length 9.9 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the Hawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and British Aerospace respectively.

The Hawk reaches 1,028 km/h — 2.3x the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 2,520 km for the Hawk. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano. At 8,340 kg MTOW, the Hawk is 2.6x the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 1,000 for the Hawk. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $18M for the Hawk. The Hawk first flew 6 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1974 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 1,916 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawk?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawk?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 7 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.