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Hawk vs T-5 Brave Eagle

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
KAI T-5 Brave Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-5 Brave Eagle
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Specifications
Hawk T-5 Brave Eagle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace KAI
First flight 21 August 1974 10 June 2020
Year introduced 1976 2021
Number produced 1000 units 17 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.6 m
Length 11.9 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 1030 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 4,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Overview

The Hawk and the T-5 Brave Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 1,030 km/h for the T-5 Brave Eagle. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,350 km for the T-5 Brave Eagle. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the T-5 Brave Eagle.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 17 for the T-5 Brave Eagle. The Hawk first flew 46 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle (1974 vs 2020).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 45 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 17 units of the T-5 Brave Eagle.