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Hawk vs Aermacchi M-345

Hawk vs Aermacchi M-345 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 740 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,410 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 4,100 kg, built 1,000 vs 4 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Specifications
Hawk Aermacchi M-345
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Aermacchi
First flight 21 August 1974 29 December 2016
Year introduced 1976 2020
Number produced 1000 units 4 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.5 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 11.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,410 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,190 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Aermacchi M-345?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 288 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Aermacchi M-345?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Aermacchi M-345?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Aermacchi M-345?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Aermacchi M-345?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Aermacchi M-345?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 44 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Aermacchi M-345?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.