RAAF - Lead in trainer
AIR 5367

AND THE WINNER IS

British Aerospace HAWK 100

Type: Tandem-seat advanced trainer/light attack aircraft

Manufactured by: British Aerospace,UK

Entered Service: by year 2000

Crew: Two (instructor and student)in tandem seating.

Engine: Rolls Royce Adour Mk 871 turbofan rate at 5,845 lb

Performance:

  • Max speed: 540 kt(1,001 km/hr)
  • Service ceiling:50,000 ft
  • Climb rate: 11,500 ft/min
  • Range (2,433 km)
  • Max TO Weight=9100kg

    Dimensions:

  • Wing span=30.81 ft(9.39 m)
  • Length=38.65 ft(12.43m)
  • Height= 13.10 ft(3.99 M)
  • Wing area= 16.69m^2

    Armament: None in Training.
    Can carry

  • 1- 30mm aden gun pack
  • 2 -Aim 9l sidewinders
  • 2-Pods Unguided rockets
  • 3-1000lb Iron Bombs

    Notes: Arguably the best advanced trainer/light attack aircraft. The US have adapted it for carrier use and call it the T-45 Goshawk. Other users include: Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Switzerland, USA, UK.

    Official Press Release can be found at http://www.adfa.oz.au/DOD/minister/m961111a.htm
    Other contestants for the Lead In Trainer:


    MB 339 FD Specifications

    Type: two-seat jet trainer

    Manufactured by:Aermacchi, Italy

    Crew:Two (instructor and student)in tandem seating.

    Powerplant:One Rolls Royce Viper Mk 680-43 turbojet rated at 4,400 lb

    Performance:

  • Max Speed=487 kt(902 km/hr)

  • Range=950nm(1,760 km)

  • Climb rate=8,000ft/min

  • Service Ceilling=48,000ft
  • Max TO weight=6350 kg

    Dimensions:

  • Wing Span =36.81ft(11.22m)

  • Length =36.88ft(11.24m)

  • Height=12.90ft(3.90m)

  • Wing area=19.30m^2

    Armament :

  • None in training
    Can carry
  • 2-30mm DEFA gun Pods with 125 rpg
  • AIM-9l Sidewinders
  • Rocket Pods
  • 4 500lb Mk.82 bombs
    Notes:The FD model has a fully digital cockpit hence the FD designation. This model features fully digitised avionics system,HUD, HOTAS (Hands on throttle and stick),vector map generator on one of three LCD multifunctinal displays and an inbuilt GPS. The Italian's have ordered this version for themselves and our nearest user is New Zealand which uses the MB-339C with standard systems.The Aermacchi was to be partly built in Australia by Hawker De Havilland if successfull.

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    T-45Goshawk Specifications

    Type:Tandem-seat advanced trainer/light attack aircraft
    Manufactured by:McDonnell Douglass,USA
    Crew:Two (instructor and student)in tandem seating.
    Engine: Rolls Royce 401 turbofan rate at 5,7750 lb

    Performance:

  • Max speed: 540 kt(1,001 km/hr)
  • Service ceiling:50,000 ft
  • Climb rate: 11,500 ft/min
  • Range (2,433 km)
  • Max TO weight=6577kg

    Dimensions:

  • Wing span=30.81 ft(9.39 m)
  • Length=11.99m
  • Height= 13.10 ft(3.99 M)
  • Wing area= 16.69m^2

    Armament :None in Training.
    Notes: A.K.A. BAe Hawk 100, But built to carrier standards. Therefore still arguably the best advanced trainer/light attack aircraft. USN built them to train F-14 and F/A-18 pilots. Has an enhanced airframe hours over the Hawk as it is a stronger aircraft due to the Carrier tasks. Heavier than the Hawk, but this can be expected due to the stronger Undercarriage and stronger airframe.

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