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Hawker 400 vs SAAB 105

Hawker 400 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 970 km/h, range 4,000 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 4,635 kg, built 951 vs 192 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Hawker 400 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Saab
First flight 29 August 1978 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1978 1967
Number produced 951 units 192 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 9.5 m
Height 4.2 m 2.7 m
Length 14.8 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Hawker 400's 860 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or SAAB 105?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the SAAB 105's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or SAAB 105?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or SAAB 105?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or SAAB 105?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or SAAB 105?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.