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Hawk vs NAMC YS-11

Hawk vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 470 km/h, range 2,520 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 23,500 kg, built 1,000 vs 182 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Hawk NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace NAMC
First flight 21 August 1974 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1976 1965
Number produced 1000 units 182 units
Average unit price $18 million $2.2 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 32.0 m
Height 4.1 m 9.0 m
Length 11.9 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 558 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the NAMC YS-11's 2,110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Hawk's 8,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 11 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.