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Hawk vs Hawker 400

Hawk vs Hawker 400 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 860 km/h, range 2,520 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 7,303 kg, built 1,000 vs 951 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Specifications
Hawk Hawker 400
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Beechcraft
First flight 21 August 1974 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1976 1978
Number produced 1000 units 951 units
Average unit price $18 million $7.4 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 22.4 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 13.3 m
Height 4.1 m 4.2 m
Length 11.9 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 860 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 4,559 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 1,315 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Hawker 400?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Hawker 400's 860 km/h, a difference of 168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Hawk's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Hawker 400?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Hawker 400's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Hawker 400?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Hawker 400's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or Hawker 400?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Hawker 400 at $7.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Hawker 400?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Hawker 400?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.