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Hawk vs Jet Provost

Hawk vs Jet Provost at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 707 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,445 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 4,173 kg.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
Hawk Jet Provost
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace BAC
First flight 21 August 1974 26 June 1954
Year introduced 1976 1955
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.8 m
Height 4.1 m 3.1 m
Length 11.9 m 10.4 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 707 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,445 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,217 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Jet Provost?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 321 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Jet Provost?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Jet Provost?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Jet Provost?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Jet Provost?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 21 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.