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Hawk vs T-50 Golden Eagle

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Specifications
Hawk T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace KAI
First flight 21 August 1974 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1976 2005
Number produced 1000 units 200 units
Average unit price $18 million $25 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 11.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 812 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Hawk's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Hawk's 8,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Hawk at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 29 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.