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Folland Gnat vs Hawker Hunter

Folland Gnat vs Hawker Hunter at a glance — top speed 1,119 vs 1,151 km/h, range 805 vs 3,058 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 11,158 kg, built 360 vs 1,972 units.

Folland Gnat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Folland Gnat
Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Specifications
Folland Gnat Hawker Hunter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Folland Hawker
First flight 18 July 1955 20 July 1951
Year introduced 1958 1954
Number produced 360 units 1972 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.7 m² 32.4 m²
Wingspan 6.8 m 10.3 m
Height 2.7 m 4.0 m
Length 9.1 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1119 km/h 1151 km/h
Operational range 805 km 3,058 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 11,158 kg
Empty weight 2,177 kg 6,406 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,134 kgf 1 x 4,602 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Folland Gnat or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,151 km/h compared to the Folland Gnat's 1,119 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Folland Gnat or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a longer range at 3,058 km compared to the Folland Gnat's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the Folland Gnat or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Folland Gnat's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Folland Gnat or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,158 kg compared to the Folland Gnat's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Folland Gnat or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Folland Gnat's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Folland Gnat or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the Folland Gnat which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Folland Gnat or Hawker Hunter?
The Hawker Hunter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,972 units compared to 360 units of the Folland Gnat.