09-07-2007, 04:37 PM
Hawk - The Hawk entered service in 1976. The Hawk T1 is a two-seat, jet-engined trainer used for advanced flying training at RAF Valley. The aircraft is also used to provide an introduction to operational tactics and airborne weapons delivery. The T1A is a modified version of the Hawk capable of carrying Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. Armed additionally with a ventral 30mm cannon, the 72 T1As would supplement the Tornado F3 air defence force in times of tension or war. The Hawk is used operationally by No 100 Squadron in the target facilities role and, as is well known, equips the RAF Aerobatic Team, the 'Red Arrows'.
Crew: 2
Wingspan: 9.39m (30' 9.75")
Length: 11.96m (39' 2")
Height: 3.99m
Weight (empty): 3,647 kg
Max Take Off Weight: 8,569 kg
Max Speed: 1,038 kph (645 mph) at 3,355m
Combat Radius: 556 km (345 miles)
Engine 1 x 2,359 kg thrust Rolls Royce/Turbomeca Adour Mk 151 turbofan
Armament: 30 mm Aden cannon, 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder plus assorted bombs and rockets
Crew: 2
Wingspan: 9.39m (30' 9.75")
Length: 11.96m (39' 2")
Height: 3.99m
Weight (empty): 3,647 kg
Max Take Off Weight: 8,569 kg
Max Speed: 1,038 kph (645 mph) at 3,355m
Combat Radius: 556 km (345 miles)
Engine 1 x 2,359 kg thrust Rolls Royce/Turbomeca Adour Mk 151 turbofan
Armament: 30 mm Aden cannon, 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder plus assorted bombs and rockets