BAE Hawk

The advanced jet trainer built for military pilot development.

Hawk-RIAT 2011 © Tim Felce

Overview

BAE Systems United Kingdom ICAO: HAWK 1977–Present Active $24.7 million (2003)

The BAE Hawk is a British jet trainer introduced in the 1970s. Designed for advanced flight instruction and light combat roles, it has been widely exported. The aircraft remains in service globally.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Rolls-Royce Adour Mk.951 turbofan
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
6,500 lbf · 29 kN
Avionics
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Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
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Cabin width
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Cabin height
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Cabin length
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Exterior length
40 ft 9 in  ·  12.43 m
Tail height
13 ft 1 in  ·  3.98 m
Fuselage diameter
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Wing span
32 ft 7 in  ·  9.94 m
Baggage volume
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Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
9,900 lb  ·  4,500 kg
Max landing weight
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Max payload
6,600 lb  ·  3,000 kg
Fuel capacity
750 gal · 2,800 L · 2,300 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
492 kt  ·  566 mph  ·  911 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
1,360 nm  ·  1,570 mi  ·  2,520 km
Fuel burn
1.72 nm/gal  ·  0.84 km/L
Ceiling
44,500 ft  ·  13,600 m
Rate of climb
9,300 ft/min  ·  47 m/s
Takeoff distance
400 ft  ·  120 m
Landing distance
520 ft  ·  160 m
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Operational Context

BAE Hawk — advanced jet trainer aircraft

The Hawk first flew in 1974 and entered service in 1976. It features a tandem cockpit and swept-wing design. The aircraft was developed to prepare pilots for frontline fighters.

A single turbofan engine producing approximately 6,500 pounds of thrust (29 kN) powers the aircraft. Maximum speed approaches 620 mph (1,000 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 20,000 pounds (9,072 kg).

The Hawk has served as a trainer and light attack platform. It remains a mainstay of pilot training programs worldwide. The aircraft continues in updated production versions.