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Hawk vs Aermacchi S-211

Hawk vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 667 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 2,750 kg, built 1,000 vs 60 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Hawk Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Aermacchi
First flight 21 August 1974 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1976 1984
Number produced 1000 units 60 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.4 m
Height 4.1 m 3.8 m
Length 11.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Aermacchi S-211?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 361 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Aermacchi S-211?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Aermacchi S-211?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Aermacchi S-211?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Aermacchi S-211?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Aermacchi S-211?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 8 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Aermacchi S-211?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.