Hawk vs T-7 Red Hawk

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
American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history.
Picture of T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing-Saab
First flight 20 December 2016
Year introduced --
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $22 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 â—‰
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 10.0 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 15.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,830 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,250 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,990 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 272 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Hawk's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Hawk at $18 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.