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Hawk vs SAAB 105

Hawk vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 970 km/h, range 2,520 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 4,635 kg, built 1,000 vs 192 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Hawk SAAB 105
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Saab
First flight 21 August 1974 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1976 1967
Number produced 1000 units 192 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.5 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 11.9 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or SAAB 105?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the SAAB 105's 970 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or SAAB 105?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the SAAB 105's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or SAAB 105?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or SAAB 105?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or SAAB 105?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 9 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or SAAB 105?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.