BAE Systems Hawk T1

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05 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

Two BAE Hawk T1 jets of the Red Arrows perform a display maneuver with colored smoke trails against a cloudy sky.

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Aircraft

Hawk T1 BAEH

Red Arrows display livery

Manufacturer

BAE Systems

Gear

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 4.3-215.0 mm

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Photo grade

Score: 61.0

Dynamic jets and smoke trails, but heavy blur and distance obscure details and impact.

Insights

Aviation History

The BAE Hawk T1 is the aircraft of the RAF Red Arrows, one of the world\'s premier aerobatics display teams since the 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Red Arrows operate 9 Hawk T1s at displays; the type is in limited service elsewhere as a trainer. T1s are being retired by the RAF.

Record Flights

Has participated in extended overseas display tours and high-profile formation flying.

Safety & Events

Variants have experienced incidents during display routines, though the Red Arrows maintain an exemplary safety record for aerobatics.

Future Outlook

Red Arrows are planned to transition away from the Hawk T1 within the coming years due to ongoing retirements.

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 (crew)

Capacity

9,100 kg

MTOW

3.98 m

Height

24.5 kN (5,500 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (estimated, varies with role)

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