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Hawk vs L-39 Albatros

Hawk vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 750 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 4,700 kg, built 1,000 vs 2,900 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
Hawk L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Aero
First flight 21 August 1974 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1976 1972
Number produced 1000 units 2900 units
Average unit price $18 million $1 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.5 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 11.9 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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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.