Hawk vs T-38 Talon
| British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 21 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 10 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1189 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1028 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,340 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,635 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,420 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1381 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,266 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,216 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hawk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 353 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-38 Talon?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Hawk's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-38 Talon?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 15 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.