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Hawk vs PA-44 Seminole

Hawk vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 311 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,724 kg, built 1,000 vs 926 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
Hawk PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Piper
First flight 21 August 1974 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1976 1979
Number produced 1000 units 926 units
Average unit price $18 million $600K
Wing area 16.7 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 11.8 m
Height 4.1 m 2.6 m
Length 11.9 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 717 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or PA-44 Seminole?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.