BAE Systems Hawk T1

05 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

BAE Hawk T1 jets from the RAF Red Arrows display team performing a colorful crossing maneuver and trailing red and blue smoke.

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Jens · 06 Aug 2026

Stunning!

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Aircraft

Hawk T1 HAWK

Royal Air Force Red Arrows display livery

Airline

Royal Air Force - Red Arrows (display team, not an airline)

Manufacturer

BAE Systems

Gear

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 4.3-215.0 mm

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Dramatic crossing and smoke trails are striking, but slight blur and overcast light dilute the punch.

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic as the Royal Air Force Red Arrows\' display team aircraft since 1979, central to UK and international air displays.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare outside of ex-military use or display teams (limited numbers in active aerobatic service).

Record Flights

Famed for precision formation aerobatic displays, not record-route aircraft.

Safety & Events

Some non-fatal incidents/airshow accidents have occurred in the Red Arrows\' long history.

Future Outlook

The Hawk T1 is being phased out of RAF front-line service but continues its Red Arrows display role as of early 2020s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour Mk 151 turbofan

Engine

9.39 m

Wingspan

11.86 m

Length

2,520 km

Range

800 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot and co-pilot)

Capacity

9,100 kg

MTOW

3.98 m

Height

24.5 kN (5,500 lbf)

Thrust

N/A, as a military trainer/display jet

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