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Hawk vs PZL-130 Orlik

Hawk vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 550 km/h, range 2,520 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 2,950 kg, built 1,000 vs 59 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
Hawk PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace PZL
First flight 21 August 1974 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1976 1994
Number produced 1000 units 59 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.0 m
Height 4.1 m 3.5 m
Length 11.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 478 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 18 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.