BAE Systems Hawk Mk 100/200
Type: Light Attack / Trainer Aircraft
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: BAE Systems
First Deployed: 1987
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 (Mk 100) / 1 (Mk 200) |
|---|---|
| range | 2,520 km ferry / 556 km combat |
| engine | 1x Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour Mk 871 turbofan (26.0 kN) |
| length | 11.68 m |
| ceiling | 44,500 ft |
| armament | 1x 30mm ADEN gun pod (Mk 200), 7 hardpoints: AIM-9L Sidewinder, rockets, bombs, ECM pods |
| wingspan | 9.39 m |
| max_speed | 1,040 km/h (Mach 0.88) |
Operators
- Ecuador
- UK
- Australia
- India
- South Africa
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Saudi Arabia
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