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Hawk vs MB-339

Hawk vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 898 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 5,897 kg, built 1,000 vs 230 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
Hawk MB-339
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Aermacchi
First flight 21 August 1974 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1976 1979
Number produced 1000 units 230 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.9 m
Height 4.1 m 3.6 m
Length 11.9 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or MB-339?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the MB-339's 898 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or MB-339?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or MB-339?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MB-339's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or MB-339?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or MB-339?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or MB-339?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or MB-339?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.