The technology at the heart of Hawk has seen the aircraft enhance customer training pipelines for the front line fighter pilots of the future. This introduced optional support for Forward-Looking InfraRed (FLIR) functionality and laser rangefinder within a lengthened nose assembly.
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639 mph (1,028 kph; 555 kts)
Students are put at the controls of the latest radar, weapons systems and defensive aids simulation technology, providing a unique ‘brain training’ environment to prepare them for life in the cockpit of new and next generation combat jets like the Typhoon and F-35. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. The overall rating takes into account over BAe Hawk 128 operational range when compared to distances between major cities. 1 x Rolls-Royce Adour Mk 951 turbofan engine with FADEC developing 6,500lb of thrust. Hawk’s cockpit is designed to look, feel and function like the latest generation of front-line combat aircraft.
The "Military Factory" name and MilitaryFactory.com logo are registered ® U.S. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. The type is characterized as an "advanced trainer" though it does retain light attack as a secondary role. - Ground Attack A true advanced jet trainer with remarkable flexibility, it is designed to help deliver a seamless transition from basic training to the front line at a fraction of the through-life cost of its competitors. Hawk T.Mk 1 - Initial Trainer Production Variant.Values are derrived from a variety of categories related to the design, overall function, and historical influence of this aircraft in aviation history.
9,300 ft/min (2,835 m/min) With Hawk, the training of South Africa's future fighter pilots is in safe hands and we look forward to supporting the SA Air Force as it operates the aircraft," said Mike Rennardson, the Project Director, Hawk South Africa at BAE Systems at the handover ceremony of … By providing real time in flight results of exercises, missions can be re-programmed while student pilots are in the air. By the time of the last delivery, the Hawk was the "BAE Hawk", as HSA had been absorbed into the initially nationalized British Aerospace group in the spring of 1977.
The Hawk was inevitably upgraded in more serious fashion to produce the Hawk 100 production model.
Hawk is not only the world’s leading military aircraft trainer, it is also a proven light combat aircraft, able to offer close support, reconnaissance, surveillance and air defence – and is ready to play an effective role in combat missions at a fraction of the cost of operating front-line aircraft.
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With an unrivalled pedigree of delivering the pilots of the future for air forces across the globe, Hawk is the world’s most successful and proven military aircraft trainer - with operational capability. BAE Systems offers a wide range of in-service support capabilities throughout the life of Hawk aircraft, with the aim of delivering cost savings, providing a high level of aircraft availability and optimising the support system year after year to reduce through-life costs. Canada accepted the Hawk Mk 115 between 2000 and 2001 when Bombardier purchased 19 examples for NATO pilot flight training at NFTC. Hawker Siddeley / BAe Systems - UK / Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) - IndiaAustralia; Bahrain; Canada; Finland; India; Indonesia; Kenya; Kuwait; Malaysia; Oman; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; South Africa; South Korea; Switzerland; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States (T-45); Zimbabwe This provided the Hawk 100 with a top speed of 644 miles per hour with a 44,500 feet service ceiling.
The Hawk 102 was delivered to Abu Dhabi, the Hawk 103 to Oman, the Hawk 108 to Malaysia, the Hawk 109 to Indonesia, the Hawk 115 to Canada (as the CT-155 Hawk) and the Hawk 129 to Bahrain. (Showcased structural dimension values pertain to the Hawk is a true worldwide success story. Outperforming and outselling all other aircraft in its class, its advanced airborne simulation technology and new generation cockpit environment provides a smoother and more cost effective transition to the front line, allowing for student pilot and Weapons System Officer output at the most appropriate skill levels in readiness for front line operations. Avionics were also expanded and Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) and HUD was used.
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20,062 lb (9,100 kg)
A modified wing with a fixed leading edge drop, longer running flaps and Sidewinder wingtip missile functionality was introduced as was Hands-on-Throttle-and-Stick (HOTAS) support and a more powerful Rolls-Royce Adour 871 series turbofan engine.
Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: BAE Systems offers a wide range of in-service support capabilities throughout the life of Hawk aircraft, with the aim of delivering cost savings, providing a high level of aircraft availability and optimising the support system year after year to reduce through-life costs. The first Hawk T.1 to be formally accepted by the RAF was delivered in November 1976, with the last delivered in March 1982.
The Hawk 128 (Hawk T.Mk 2) is the latest Hawk incarnation to date and based on the South African Hawk 120 LIFT and Australian Hawk 127 LIFT series export models. 44,505 feet (13,565 m; 8.43 miles)