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Hawk |
T-38 Talon |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
British Aerospace |
Northrop |
| First flight |
21 August 1974 |
10 March 1959 |
| Year introduced |
1976 |
1961 |
| Number produced |
1000 units |
1189 units |
| Average unit price |
$18 million |
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| Wing area |
16.7 m² |
16.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.4 m |
7.7 m |
| Height |
4.1 m |
3.9 m |
| Length |
11.9 m |
14.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
1028 km/h |
1381 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,520 km |
1,835 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,340 kg |
5,670 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,635 kg |
3,266 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 2,420 kgf
|
2 x 1,216 kgf
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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.
