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J-29 Tunnan vs Sea Hawk

J-29 Tunnan vs Sea Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,060 vs 966 km/h, range 1,100 vs 772 km, max takeoff weight 8,375 vs 7,326 kg, built 661 vs 542 units.

Saab J-29 Tunnan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-29 Tunnan
Hawker Sea Hawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Hawk
Specifications
J-29 Tunnan Sea Hawk
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Hawker
First flight 1 September 1948 2 September 1947
Year introduced 1952 1953
Number produced 661 units 542 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 25.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.9 m
Height 3.8 m 2.6 m
Length 11.0 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 772 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,375 kg 7,326 kg
Empty weight 4,845 kg 4,208 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,753 kgf 1 x 2,359 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-29 Tunnan or Sea Hawk?
The J-29 Tunnan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Sea Hawk's 966 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-29 Tunnan or Sea Hawk?
The J-29 Tunnan has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Sea Hawk's 772 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-29 Tunnan or Sea Hawk?
The J-29 Tunnan has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Sea Hawk's 13,564 meters (44,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-29 Tunnan or Sea Hawk?
The J-29 Tunnan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,375 kg compared to the Sea Hawk's 7,326 kg.
Which is larger, the J-29 Tunnan or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-29 Tunnan or Sea Hawk?
The J-29 Tunnan entered service first in 1952, 1 years before the Sea Hawk which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-29 Tunnan or Sea Hawk?
The J-29 Tunnan has been produced in greater numbers with 661 units compared to 542 units of the Sea Hawk.