Hawk vs T-2 Buckeye
Overview
The Hawk and the T-2 Buckeye are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and North American respectively.
Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 838 km/h for the T-2 Buckeye. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,683 km for the T-2 Buckeye. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 13,533 m for the T-2 Buckeye.
The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 529 for the T-2 Buckeye. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $1M for the T-2 Buckeye. The T-2 Buckeye first flew 16 years before the Hawk (1958 vs 1974).
| British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide. | |
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| 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 |
| American trainer aircraft, active from 1950s to 2000s, extensively utilized for pilot training in the United States Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 January 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 529 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1028 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,520 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,340 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,635 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,420 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 838 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,683 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,533 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,931 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,652 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 669 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.