Hawk vs L-39 Albatros
| British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 21 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1028 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,340 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,635 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,420 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hawk or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 278 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 4 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.