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Supermarine Scimitar vs Sea Hawk

Supermarine Scimitar vs Sea Hawk at a glance — top speed 1,185 vs 966 km/h, range 2,291 vs 772 km, max takeoff weight 15,513 vs 7,326 kg, built 76 vs 542 units.

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Specifications
Supermarine Scimitar Sea Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Supermarine Hawker
First flight 19 January 1956 2 September 1947
Year introduced 1957 1953
Number produced 76 units 542 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 45.1 m² 25.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.9 m
Height 5.3 m 2.6 m
Length 16.8 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1185 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 2,291 km 772 km
Service ceiling 14,021 m 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,513 kg 7,326 kg
Empty weight 10,869 kg 4,208 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,103 kgf 1 x 2,359 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Supermarine Scimitar or Sea Hawk?
The Supermarine Scimitar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,185 km/h compared to the Sea Hawk's 966 km/h, a difference of 219 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Supermarine Scimitar or Sea Hawk?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a longer range at 2,291 km compared to the Sea Hawk's 772 km.
Which can fly higher, the Supermarine Scimitar or Sea Hawk?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher service ceiling at 14,021 meters (46,000 ft) compared to the Sea Hawk's 13,564 meters (44,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the Supermarine Scimitar or Sea Hawk?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,513 kg compared to the Sea Hawk's 7,326 kg.
Which is larger, the Supermarine Scimitar or Sea Hawk?
The Supermarine Scimitar is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Sea Hawk's 12.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Supermarine Scimitar or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk entered service first in 1953, 4 years before the Supermarine Scimitar which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Supermarine Scimitar or Sea Hawk?
The Sea Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 542 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.