Hawk vs T-50 Golden Eagle

British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
Picture of Hawk
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
South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
Picture of T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $25 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
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—‰
Profile drawing of British Aerospace Hawk
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 9.2 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,851 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,764 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,441 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of KAI T-50 Golden Eagle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,028 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Hawk's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Hawk's 8,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Hawk at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 29 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.