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Hawker Hunter vs Sea Hawk

Hawker Hunter vs Sea Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,151 vs 966 km/h, range 3,058 vs 772 km, max takeoff weight 11,158 vs 7,326 kg, built 1,972 vs 542 units.

Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Hawker Sea Hawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Hawk
Specifications
Hawker Hunter Sea Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Hawker
First flight 20 July 1951 2 September 1947
Year introduced 1954 1953
Number produced 1972 units 542 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 32.4 m² 25.8 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 11.9 m
Height 4.0 m 2.6 m
Length 14.0 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1151 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 3,058 km 772 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,158 kg 7,326 kg
Empty weight 6,406 kg 4,208 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,602 kgf 1 x 2,359 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker Hunter or Sea Hawk?
The Hawker Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,151 km/h compared to the Sea Hawk's 966 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker Hunter or Sea Hawk?
The Hawker Hunter has a longer range at 3,058 km compared to the Sea Hawk's 772 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker Hunter or Sea Hawk?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Sea Hawk's 13,564 meters (44,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker Hunter or Sea Hawk?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,158 kg compared to the Sea Hawk's 7,326 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker Hunter or Sea Hawk?
The Hawker Hunter is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Sea Hawk's 12.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker Hunter or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk entered service first in 1953, 1 years before the Hawker Hunter which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker Hunter or Sea Hawk?
The Hawker Hunter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,972 units compared to 542 units of the Sea Hawk.