Hawk vs Yak-11 Moose

The Hawk and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Yakovlev respectively. The Hawk reaches 1,028 km/h — 2.2x the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 8,340 kg MTOW, the Hawk is 3.3x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg. The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 29 years before the Hawk (1945 vs 1974).

British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
British Aerospace Hawk Training profile drawing
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
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wing area 16.7 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 11.9 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf
Wing area 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 8.5 m
Maximum speed 465 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg
Empty weight 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 563 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 30 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.