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T-45 Goshawk vs T-7 Red Hawk

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
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Specifications
T-45 Goshawk T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Boeing
First flight 16 April 1988 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1992 2028
Number produced 221 units 2 units
Average unit price $21 million $22 million
Wing area 17.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.0 m
Length 12.0 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 1 x 4,990 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-45 Goshawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the T-45 Goshawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 36 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.