| Manufacturer |
BAE Systems |
| Description |
The BAE Systems Hawk is a British single-engine, subsonic, jet-powered advanced trainer aircraft. |
| ICAO Code |
HAWK |
| First Flight |
1974-08-21 |
| Entry Into service |
1976-01-01 |
| Designer |
BAE Systems |
| Type |
Advanced trainer aircraft |
| Length (m) |
12.192 |
| Height (m) |
3.9624 |
| Cockpit Crew |
2 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
1028 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
13563.6 |
| Rate of Climb (m/s) |
47.244 |
| Armament |
:Note: all armament is optional.; 1× 30 mm ADEN cannon, in centreline pod; Up to 6,800 lb (3,085 kg) of weapons on five hardpoints, including:; 4× AIM-9 Sidewinder or ASRAAM or A-Darter on wing pylons and wingtip rails; 2x Umbani or Al Tariq; Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon; 1,500 lb (680 kg), limited to one centreline and two wing pylons (Hawk T1) |
| National Origin |
United Kingdom |
| Number Built |
1000 |
| Powerplant Description |
1 × Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk. 951 turbofan with FADEC |
| Primary Users |
Royal Air Force, Indian Air Force , Royal Saudi Air Force , Royal Australian Air Force , South African Air Force |
| Status |
In service |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAE_Systems_Hawk |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
9.7536 |
| Wake Category |
M |
| Aircraft Engine |
Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour |
| Number of Engines |
1 |