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Hawk vs T-2 Buckeye

Hawk vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 838 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 5,931 kg, built 1,000 vs 529 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Hawk T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace North American
First flight 21 August 1974 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1976 1959
Number produced 1000 units 529 units
Average unit price $18 million $1 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 11.6 m
Height 4.1 m 4.5 m
Length 11.9 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-2 Buckeye?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-2 Buckeye?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-2 Buckeye?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 13,533 meters (44,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-2 Buckeye?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-2 Buckeye?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or T-2 Buckeye?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 17 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-2 Buckeye?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.