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Hawk vs Pilatus PC-9

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
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Specifications
Hawk Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Pilatus
First flight 21 August 1974 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1976 1987
Number produced 1000 units 265 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.2 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 11.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The Hawk and the Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,537 km for the Pilatus PC-9. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 11,600 m for the Pilatus PC-9. At 8,340 kg MTOW, the Hawk is 2.6x the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 265 for the Pilatus PC-9. The Hawk first flew 10 years before the Pilatus PC-9 (1974 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 11 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.