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Hawk vs Hürkus

Hawk vs Hürkus at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 574 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,478 km, built 1,000 vs 18 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Specifications
Hawk Hürkus
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace TAI
First flight 21 August 1974 29 August 2013
Year introduced 1976 2016
Number produced 1000 units 18 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.0 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 11.9 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,478 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,976 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Hürkus?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 454 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Hürkus?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Hürkus's 1,478 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Hürkus?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is larger, the Hawk or Hürkus?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Hürkus?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 40 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Hürkus?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.