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Mystère IV vs Sea Hawk

Mystère IV vs Sea Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,120 vs 966 km/h, range 915 vs 772 km, max takeoff weight 10,320 vs 7,326 kg, built 411 vs 542 units.

Dassault Mystère IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mystère IV
Hawker Sea Hawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Hawk
Specifications
Mystère IV Sea Hawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Hawker
First flight 28 September 1952 2 September 1947
Year introduced 1954 1953
Number produced 411 units 542 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 32.0 m² 25.8 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.9 m
Height 4.6 m 2.6 m
Length 14.8 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1120 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 915 km 772 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,320 kg 7,326 kg
Empty weight 7,140 kg 4,208 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,334 kgf 1 x 2,359 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mystère IV or Sea Hawk?
The Mystère IV is faster with a maximum speed of 1,120 km/h compared to the Sea Hawk's 966 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mystère IV or Sea Hawk?
The Mystère IV has a longer range at 915 km compared to the Sea Hawk's 772 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mystère IV or Sea Hawk?
The Mystère IV has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Sea Hawk's 13,564 meters (44,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mystère IV or Sea Hawk?
The Mystère IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,320 kg compared to the Sea Hawk's 7,326 kg.
Which is larger, the Mystère IV or Sea Hawk?
The Mystère IV is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Sea Hawk's 12.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mystère IV or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk entered service first in 1953, 1 years before the Mystère IV which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mystère IV or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 542 units compared to 411 units of the Mystère IV.