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Hawk vs Yak-52

Hawk vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 285 km/h, range 2,520 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,305 kg, built 1,000 vs 1,815 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
Hawk Yak-52
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Yakovlev
First flight 21 August 1974 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1976 1979
Number produced 1000 units 1815 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.3 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 11.9 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 550 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Yak-52?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 743 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Yak-52?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Yak-52?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Yak-52?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Yak-52?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Yak-52?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.