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BAE Systems Hawk Mk 100/200
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The Hawk Mk 100/200 series serves Ecuador as both an advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft. The Mk 200 single-seat variant provides an additional combat capability with air-to-ground weapons, while the Mk 100 two-seater handles advanced pilot training. Ecuador uses these aircraft for lead-in fighter training for pilots transitioning to the Kfir and for light COIN and border patrol missions.
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BAE Systems Hawk Mk 100/200 - BAE Systems
VENTAJAS
- Dual-role: advanced trainer and light attack in same airframe
- Low operating cost per hour compared to supersonic fighters
- Good agility for dissimilar air combat training
- Adour engine proven reliability with global support
- Wide variety of weapons compatible including AIM-9 and air-to-ground munitions
DESVENTAJAS
- Subsonic design limits air superiority effectiveness against fighters
- Small payload restricts heavy strike missions
- Aging airframe in Ecuador service requiring increased maintenance
- No all-weather precision attack capability in basic configuration
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW2 (Mk 100) / 1 (Mk 200)
RANGE2,520 Km Ferry / 556 Km Combat
ENGINE1x Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour Mk 871 Turbofan (26.0 KN)
LENGTH11.68 M
CEILING44,500 Ft
ARMAMENT1x 30mm ADEN Gun Pod (Mk 200), 7 Hardpoints: AIM-9L Sidewinder, Rockets, Bombs, ECM Pods
WINGSPAN9.39 M
MAX SPEED1,040 Km/H (Mach 0.88)
INTELIGENCIA RELACIONADA2 ARTÍCULOS
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