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Hawk vs Yak-18 Max

Hawk vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 300 km/h, range 2,520 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,320 kg.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
Hawk Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Yakovlev
First flight 21 August 1974 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1976 1946
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.6 m
Height 4.1 m 3.4 m
Length 11.9 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 700 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,025 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 Yak-18 Max?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 728 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Yak-18 Max?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Yak-18 Max?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Yak-18 Max?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Yak-18 Max?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 30 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.