BAE Systems Hawk T1

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16 Jun 2026 · © Jack.aviation320

A Hawk t1 Red arrow on static at RAF Cosford Air show on Sunday 14th June 2026

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Central NC airways · 16 Jun 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

Hawk T1 HAWK

Royal Air Force Red Arrows display team livery (red with white and blue accents)

Airline

Royal Air Force

Manufacturer

BAE Systems

Gear

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Achievements

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Red Arrow crisp and centered, but dull sky and busy ramp background lower impact.

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic British advanced jet trainer operated by the world-famous Red Arrows aerobatic display team since the late 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Now a rare trainer variant, soon to be withdrawn in favor of newer aircraft; Red Arrows are the only RAF unit operating Hawk T1.

Record Flights

Red Arrows have performed over 4,900 displays in 57 countries with the Hawk, no commercial record flights for this frame type.

Safety & Events

Some incidents with Red Arrows Hawks (including non-fatal and fatal accidents during training); the Hawk T1 is renowned for its agility and performance at airshows.

Future Outlook

Planned retirement from RAF Red Arrows in the late 2020s as newer trainers like Hawk T2 take over.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk 151

Engine

9.94 m

Wingspan

11.86 m

Length

2,520 km

Range

800 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot and instructor or observer)

Capacity

5,700 kg

MTOW

3.98 m

Height

25 kN (5,700 lbf)

Thrust

Approx. 120 dB on takeoff (not ICAO certified for civil noise standards)

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