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Hawk vs MB-339

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
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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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Overview

The Hawk and the MB-339 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 898 km/h for the MB-339. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,760 km for the MB-339. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 14,630 m for the MB-339.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 230 for the MB-339. The Hawk first flew 2 years before the MB-339 (1974 vs 1976).

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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.