Hawk vs T-4

British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
Picture of Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $18 million

T-4

Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction.
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 16.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 11.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1028 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,635 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of British Aerospace Hawk

T-4

Wing area 21.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.9 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,668 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,790 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Kawasaki T-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-4?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the T-4's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,028 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-4?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-4?
The T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Hawk's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-4?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-4?
The T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-4?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 12 years before the T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-4?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 200 units of the T-4.