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Hawk vs TB-30 Epsilon

Hawk vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 356 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,250 kg, built 1,000 vs 19 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Hawk TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Socata
First flight 21 August 1974 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1976 1984
Number produced 1000 units 19 units
Average unit price $18 million $1 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 7.9 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 11.9 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 672 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 8 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.