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Hawk vs Kawasaki T-4

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
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Specifications
Hawk Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Kawasaki
First flight 21 August 1974 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1976 1988
Number produced 1000 units 200 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.9 m
Height 4.1 m 4.6 m
Length 11.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Overview

The Hawk and the Kawasaki T-4 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 1,038 km/h for the Kawasaki T-4. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,668 km for the Kawasaki T-4. The Kawasaki T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 15,000 m for the Hawk.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 200 for the Kawasaki T-4. The Hawk first flew 11 years before the Kawasaki T-4 (1974 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Kawasaki T-4?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 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 Hawk or Kawasaki T-4?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Kawasaki T-4?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 12 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Kawasaki T-4?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.