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Hawk vs P180 Avanti

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
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Specifications
Hawk P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Piaggio
First flight 21 August 1974 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1976 1990
Number produced 1000 units 246 units
Average unit price $18 million $7.7 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 14.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.0 m
Length 11.9 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 317 kW
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Overview

The Hawk and the P180 Avanti are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Piaggio respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 732 km/h for the P180 Avanti. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 2,800 km for the P180 Avanti. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,500 m for the P180 Avanti.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 246 for the P180 Avanti. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $7.7M for the P180 Avanti. The Hawk first flew 12 years before the P180 Avanti (1974 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or P180 Avanti?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 296 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Hawk's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or P180 Avanti?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the P180 Avanti's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or P180 Avanti?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or P180 Avanti?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or P180 Avanti?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 14 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or P180 Avanti?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.