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Hawk vs Pilatus PC-24

Hawk vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 787 km/h, range 2,520 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 8,005 kg, built 1,000 vs 100 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
Hawk Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Pilatus
First flight 21 August 1974 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1976 2018
Number produced 1000 units 100 units
Average unit price $18 million $12 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 17.0 m
Height 4.1 m 5.3 m
Length 11.9 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-24?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Hawk's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-24?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-24?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-24?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-24 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-24?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 42 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-24?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.