BAE Systems Hawk Mk 100/200

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

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)

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