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Hawk vs L-90 Redigo

Hawk vs L-90 Redigo at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 354 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,900 kg, built 1,000 vs 31 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Specifications
Hawk L-90 Redigo
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Valmet
First flight 21 August 1974 12 February 1985
Year introduced 1976 1991
Number produced 1000 units 31 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.6 m
Height 4.1 m 3.2 m
Length 11.9 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 354 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 6,340 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,900 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 970 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 340 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or L-90 Redigo?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 674 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or L-90 Redigo?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or L-90 Redigo?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or L-90 Redigo?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or L-90 Redigo?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or L-90 Redigo?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 15 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or L-90 Redigo?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.