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Hawk vs Strikemaster

Hawk vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 774 km/h, range 2,520 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 5,216 kg, built 1,000 vs 146 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HawkFull specs
BAC Strikemaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 StrikemasterFull specs
Specifications
Hawk Strikemaster
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace BAC
First flight 21 August 1974 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1976 1968
Number produced 1000 units 146 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 11.2 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 11.9 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Strikemaster?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Strikemaster's 774 km/h, a difference of 254 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Strikemaster?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Strikemaster's 2,224 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Strikemaster?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Strikemaster's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Strikemaster?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Strikemaster's 5,216 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Strikemaster?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Strikemaster's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster entered service first in 1968, 8 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Strikemaster?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 146 units of the Strikemaster.