Overview
The Hawk is a British advanced jet trainer, first developed by Hawker Siddeley in the early 1970s. It teaches student pilots the skills they need before moving on to fast combat jets, and it can also carry light weapons.
More than 1,000 have been built for around 18 countries. India's Hawk 132s were largely built by HAL, and the RAF's famous Red Arrows display team has flown Hawks since 1980. The US Navy's T-45 Goshawk is a carrier-capable version.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 12.43 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.39 m |
| Height | 3.98 m |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 4,480 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 9,100 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 1,028 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range | 2,520 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,565 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 5 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 951 |
| Thrust (each) | 29.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Ian Creek / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL
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