Hawk vs T-45 Goshawk
Overview
The Hawk and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and McDonnell Douglas/BAe respectively.
Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,954 m for the T-45 Goshawk.
The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The Hawk first flew 14 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1974 vs 1988).
| 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 |
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1028 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,340 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,635 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,420 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 17.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,507 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Hawk at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 16 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.