Hawk vs T-7 Red Hawk
Overview
The Hawk and the T-7 Red Hawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Boeing-Saab respectively.
Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 1,300 km/h for the T-7 Red Hawk. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,830 km for the T-7 Red Hawk. The T-7 Red Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 15,000 m for the Hawk.
The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 2 for the T-7 Red Hawk. Unit cost is $18M for the Hawk vs $22M for the T-7 Red Hawk. The Hawk first flew 42 years before the T-7 Red Hawk (1974 vs 2016).
| 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 advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing-Saab |
| First flight | 20 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $22 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,990 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 272 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk 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 Hawk's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Hawk at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 52 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.