Hawk vs PC-9
Overview
The Hawk and the PC-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Pilatus respectively.
Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 593 km/h for the PC-9. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,537 km for the PC-9. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 11,600 m for the PC-9. At 8,340 kg MTOW, the Hawk is 2.6x the PC-9's 3,200 kg.
The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 265 for the PC-9. The Hawk first flew 10 years before the PC-9 (1974 vs 1984).
| British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 21 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1028 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,340 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,635 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,420 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hawk or PC-9?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or PC-9?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or PC-9?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or PC-9?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or PC-9?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or PC-9?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 11 years before the PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or PC-9?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 265 units of the PC-9.