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Hawk vs T-6 Texan II

Hawk vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 585 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 2,858 kg, built 1,000 vs 850 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
Hawk T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Beechcraft
First flight 21 August 1974 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1976 2001
Number produced 1000 units 850 units
Average unit price $18 million $4.3 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.2 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 11.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 443 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 25 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.