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Hawk vs T-39 Sabreliner

Hawk vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 885 km/h, range 2,520 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 8,056 kg, built 1,000 vs 200 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
Hawk T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace North American
First flight 21 August 1974 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1976 1962
Number produced 1000 units 200 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 13.6 m
Height 4.1 m 4.9 m
Length 11.9 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Hawk's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 8,056 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 14 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.