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Hawk vs TS-11 Iskra

Hawk vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 720 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 3,840 kg, built 1,000 vs 424 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
Hawk TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace PZL Mielec
First flight 21 August 1974 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1976 1964
Number produced 1000 units 424 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.1 m
Height 4.1 m 3.5 m
Length 11.9 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 12 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.