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Hawk vs M-346 Master

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
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Specifications
Hawk M-346 Master
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Aermacchi
First flight 21 August 1974 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1976 2015
Number produced 1000 units 92 units
Average unit price $18 million $40 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.7 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 11.9 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Overview

The Hawk and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 13,716 m for the M-346 Master.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 92 for the M-346 Master. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $40M for the M-346 Master. The Hawk first flew 30 years before the M-346 Master (1974 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or M-346 Master?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or M-346 Master?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Hawk's 8,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or M-346 Master?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Hawk at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or M-346 Master?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 39 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or M-346 Master?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.