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Hawk vs PZL-130 Orlik

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
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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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Overview

The Hawk and the PZL-130 Orlik are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and PZL respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 550 km/h for the PZL-130 Orlik. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 2,200 km for the PZL-130 Orlik. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 10,000 m for the PZL-130 Orlik. At 8,340 kg MTOW, the Hawk is 2.8x the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 59 for the PZL-130 Orlik. The Hawk first flew 9 years before the PZL-130 Orlik (1974 vs 1983).

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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.