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Hawk vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Hawk vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 412 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 2,700 kg, built 1,000 vs 618 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
Hawk PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Pilatus
First flight 21 August 1974 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1976 1978
Number produced 1000 units 618 units
Average unit price $18 million $1.5 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.4 m
Height 4.1 m 3.2 m
Length 11.9 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 616 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.