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Hawk vs KT-100

Hawk vs KT-100 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 389 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,900 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,633 kg, built 1,000 vs 23 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Specifications
Hawk KT-100
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace KAI
First flight 21 August 1974 20 July 2011
Year introduced 1976 2015
Number produced 1000 units 23 units
Average unit price $18 million $570K
Wing area 16.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 11.3 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 11.9 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 389 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,900 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 5,304 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,089 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 235 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or KT-100?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 639 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or KT-100?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or KT-100?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or KT-100?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or KT-100?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or KT-100?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or KT-100?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 39 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or KT-100?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.