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Hawk vs T-37 Tweet

Hawk vs T-37 Tweet at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 684 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 2,980 kg, built 1,000 vs 1,269 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
Specifications
Hawk T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Cessna
First flight 21 August 1974 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1976 1957
Number produced 1000 units 1269 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.1 m
Height 4.1 m 2.8 m
Length 11.9 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 684 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 2,980 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 465 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-37 Tweet?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the T-37 Tweet's 684 km/h, a difference of 344 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-37 Tweet?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-37 Tweet's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-37 Tweet?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-37 Tweet's 11,948 meters (39,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-37 Tweet?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-37 Tweet's 2,980 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-37 Tweet?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the T-37 Tweet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet entered service first in 1957, 19 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,269 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.