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Hawk vs T-45 Goshawk

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
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Specifications
Hawk T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace McDonnell Douglas
First flight 21 August 1974 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1976 1992
Number produced 1000 units 221 units
Average unit price $18 million $21 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.4 m
Height 4.1 m 4.1 m
Length 11.9 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Overview

The Hawk and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,954 m for the T-45 Goshawk.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The Hawk first flew 14 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1974 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Hawk at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 16 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-45 Goshawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.