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Hawk vs T-33 Shooting Star

Hawk vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 970 km/h, range 2,520 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 6,832 kg, built 1,000 vs 6,557 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Specifications
Hawk T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Lockheed
First flight 21 August 1974 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1976 1948
Number produced 1000 units 6557 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 11.8 m
Height 4.1 m 3.6 m
Length 11.9 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 970 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 2,052 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-33 Shooting Star?
Both the Hawk and T-33 Shooting Star have a service ceiling of 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 6,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 28 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.