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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs Hawk

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,028 km/h, range 2,870 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 12,800 vs 8,340 kg, built 77 vs 1,000 units.

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2Full specs
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🇬🇧 HawkFull specs
Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 Hawk
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi British Aerospace
First flight 20 July 1971 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1977 1976
Number produced 77 units 1000 units
Average unit price $22 million $18 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 9.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.1 m
Length 17.9 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Hawk?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 672 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Hawk?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the Hawk's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Hawk?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Hawk's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Hawk?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the Hawk's 8,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Hawk?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Hawk?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Hawk at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Hawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 1 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.