What will replace the BAE Hawk?
Aeralis
The decision has been made to fund 12 new aircraft – nine for the team and three operational spares. As reported by the Daily Express, on Sep. 11, 2021 an RAF source said: “The Red Arrows promote British industry and the plane needs to be made in the UK. Aeralis will design, develop and deliver the Hawk T1 replacement.
What aircraft will replace the Hawk?
Aeralis has been tipped to win a contract to replace the Red Arrows’ Hawk T1 jets, it has been reported. The RAF’s display team have been using the Hawk T1 for more than 40 years. The Red Arrows and their Hawk T1s are shown below.
Are the Red Arrows get new planes?
The British firm will create nine planes for the Red Arrows and three operational spares, it is understood. An RAF source told the Daily Express: ‘The Red Arrows promote British industry and the plane needs to be made in the UK. Aeralis will design, develop and deliver the Hawk T1 replacement.
How many BAE Hawks have been built?
BAE Systems Hawk
| Hawk | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1974–present |
| Number built | 1,000+ |
| Variants | British Aerospace Hawk 200 |
| Developed into | McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk |
Where is the BAE Hawk built?
It was first flown at Dunsfold, Surrey, in 1974 as the Hawker Siddeley Hawk, and subsequently produced by its successor companies, British Aerospace and BAE Systems….BAE Systems Hawk.
| Hawk | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1974–present |
| Number built | 1,000+ |
| Variants | British Aerospace Hawk 200 |
| Developed into | McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk |
Is BAe Hawk supersonic?
The Hawk has excellent maneuverability, and while it is not capable of supersonic speed in level flight, it can attain Mach 1.2 in a dive, allowing trainees to experience trans-sonic handling without the cost of a supersonic trainer.
How many Hawk T2 does the RAF have?
128
The RAF has two types of the Hawk in service the T1/T1A and the T2. The T1/T1A remains in service with 100 Squadron and the Red Arrows with the current out of service date for the T1/T1A as 2020….
| HAWK T2 (128) Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | 6,500lb Rolls Royce Ardour 951 turbofan |
Is the BAe Hawk supersonic?
What is a BAE Systems Hawk?
The BAE Systems Hawk is a British single-engine, jet-powered advanced trainer aircraft. It was first flown at Dunsfold, Surrey, in 1974 as the Hawker Siddeley Hawk, and subsequently produced by its successor companies, British Aerospace and BAE Systems. It has been used in a training capacity and as a low-cost combat aircraft.
When was the Hawk awarded to the RAF?
On 22 December 2004, the Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to BAE Systems to develop an advanced model of the Hawk for the RAF and Royal Navy.
Where will the Hawk 200 be based?
The aircraft will be based at RAF Leeming to operate with the RAF on the Joint RAF/QEAF AJT Training Squadron. The Hawk 200 is a single-seat, lightweight multi-role combat aircraft for air defence, air-denial, anti-shipping, interdiction, close air support, and ground attack.
What is the Advanced Hawk?
The Advanced Hawk is a joint venture by BAE Systems and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; a single example of the aircraft was unveiled at the Aero India 2017 on 14 February 2017. It made its first flight in June 2017. Current operators of the Hawk are shown in dark blue, former operators in red and operators of the T-45 Goshawk in light blue.