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Hawk vs Pilatus PC-21

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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Specifications
Hawk Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Pilatus
First flight 21 August 1974 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1976 2008
Number produced 1000 units 211 units
Average unit price $18 million $9 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.1 m
Height 4.1 m 3.8 m
Length 11.9 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The Hawk and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 11,580 m for the Pilatus PC-21.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $9M for the Pilatus PC-21. The Hawk first flew 28 years before the Pilatus PC-21 (1974 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-21?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-21?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-21?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-21?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-21?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-21?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-21 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-21?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 32 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-21?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.