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Measured figures
Hawk 128 · Length
Single source12.43 m (40 ft 9 in)[source]
Close-support version · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | BAE Systems Hawk | Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet |
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| Type | Advanced trainer aircraft[source] | Light attack and advanced trainer aircraft[source] |
| National origin | United Kingdom[source] | France / West Germany[source] |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley (1974–1977) British Aerospace (1977–1999) BAE Systems MAI division (1999–2022) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (2008–present)[source] | Dassault Aviation / Dornier Flugzeugwerke[source] |
| Status | In service[source] |
13.23 m (43 ft 5 in)[source]
Empty; Hawk 128 · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Hawk 128 · Max takeoff weight
Single source4,480 kg (9,880 lb)[source]
9,100 kg (20,000 lb)[source]
Empty; Close-support version · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; Close-support version · Gross weight
Single sourceMaximum; Hawk 128 · ) at altitude
Single sourceMaximum; Hawk 128 · Mach 0.84 (
Single sourceMaximum; Hawk 128 · Maximum speed
Single sourceMach 0.84 (1,028 km/h, 639 mph, 555 kn) at altitude[source]
Maximum; Close-support version · at sea level
Single source1,000 km/h (620 mph, 540 kn) at sea level[source]
Close-support version · lo-lo-lo profile, gun pod, underwing weapons and two drop tanks
Single source610 km (380 mi, 330 nmi) lo-lo-lo profile, gun pod, underwing weapons and two drop tanks[source]
Hawk 128 · 1× Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk. 951 turbofan with FADEC
Single sourceHawk 128 · Powerplant
Single source1× Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk. 951 turbofan with FADEC , 29 kN (6,500 lbf ) 29 kN[source]
Close-support version · 2 × SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac 04-C5 turbofan engines thrust each
Single source2 × SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac 04-C5 turbofan engines, 13.24 kN (2,980 lbf) thrust each[source]
Hawk 128 · Up to of weapons on five hardpoints, including
Single sourceUp to 6,800 lb (3,085 kg) of weapons on five hardpoints, including:[source]
Close-support version · at high altitude
Single sourceClose-support version · internal fuel only at low altitude
Single source(internal fuel only) 2 hours 30 minutes at low altitude; 3 hours 30 minutes at high altitude[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
In service[source] |
| Primary users | Royal Air Force Indian Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force Royal Australian Air Force South African Air Force[source] | French Air and Space Force Top Aces Egyptian Air Force Royal Thai Air Force[source] |
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| Number built | 1,000+[source] | 480[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1974–present[source] | 1973–1991[source] |
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| Introduction date | 1976[source] | 4 November 1977[source] |
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| First flight | 21 August 1974[source] | 26 October 1973[source] |
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| Developed into | British Aerospace Hawk 200 McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk[source] | — |
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| Useful load | 3,000 kg (6,600 lb)[source] | — |
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| Never exceed speed | Mach 1.2 (in dive)[source] | — |
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| Thrust/weight | 0.65[source] | — |
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| Hardpoints | Up to 6,800 lb (3,085 kg) of weapons on five hardpoints, including:[source] | 5 with a capacity of 2,500 kg (5,512 lb), with provisions to carry combinations of: Rockets: Two Matra rocket pods with eighteen SNEB 68 mm rockets each or two CRV7 rocket pods with nineteen 70 mm rockets each Missiles: Two AIM-9 Sidewinders ; two Matra Magic IIs ; two AGM-65 Mavericks Bombs: a variety of bombs (such as the Hunting BL755 cluster bomb ) Other: Two 310 L (82 US gal; 68 imp gal) Drop tanks[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 1,520 kg (3,351 lb)[source] |
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| Guns | — | One 27 mm Mauser BK-27 cannon in centreline gun pack with 150 rounds or one 30 mm DEFA cannon in centreline pod with 150 rounds[source] |
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| Aspect ratio | — | 4.8[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 167 km/h (104 mph, 90 kn) (flaps and undercarriage down)[source] |
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| g limits | — | +12 / -6.4 (ultimate)[source] |
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| Time to altitude | — | 9,145 m (30,000 ft) in less than 7 minutes[source] |
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| Landing speed | — | 170 km/h (110 mph; 92 kn)[source] |
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| Take-off run | — | 410 m (1,350 ft)[source] |
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| Landing run | — | 610 m (2,000 ft)[source] |
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| Rockets | — | Two Matra rocket pods with eighteen SNEB 68 mm rockets each or two CRV7 rocket pods with nineteen 70 mm rockets each[source] |
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| Missiles | — | Two AIM-9 Sidewinders ; two Matra Magic IIs ; two AGM-65 Mavericks[source] |
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| Bombs | — | a variety of bombs (such as the Hunting BL755 cluster bomb )[source] |
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| Other | — | Two 310 L (82 US gal; 68 imp gal) Drop tanks[source] |
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| Alternative designation | — | Alpha Jet[source] |
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Maximum take-off; Close-support version · Max takeoff weight
Single source