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Hawk vs MB-326K

Hawk vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 806 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 3,765 kg, built 1,000 vs 800 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
Hawk MB-326K
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Aermacchi
First flight 21 August 1974 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1976 1962
Number produced 1000 units 800 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.6 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 11.9 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or MB-326K?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or MB-326K?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or MB-326K?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or MB-326K?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or MB-326K?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 14 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or MB-326K?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.