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Hawk vs S330 / S333

Hawk vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 194 km/h, range 2,520 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,157 kg.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
Hawk S330 / S333
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Schweizer
First flight 21 August 1974 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1976 1992
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.4 m
Height 4.1 m 3.4 m
Length 11.9 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 590 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or S330 / S333?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 834 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or S330 / S333?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or S330 / S333?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or S330 / S333?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or S330 / S333?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or S330 / S333?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 16 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.