BAE Systems Hawk T1

PlanespotHarv 🇬🇧

17 Apr 2026 · © HJphotography

Spotted at RAF Fairford and waddington

1 / 3

2 likes 1 comments

Comments (1)

Kiwi Aviation · 17 Apr 2026

Incredible capture!

More like this

BAE Systems (formerly British Aerospace) Hawk T1

Aircraft

Hawk T1 BAEH

Royal Air Force Red Arrows demonstration team with Union Jack on tail

Airline

Royal Air Force (Red Arrows)

Manufacturer

BAE Systems

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

5 badges earned

Location

Aircraft viewing area

RAF Waddington · WTN/EGXW

53.1761, -0.5124

Open map

RAF Waddington WTN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The BAE Hawk T1 is a British single-engine, jet-powered advanced trainer aircraft, most famously used by the Royal Air Force aerobatic team, the Red Arrows.

Fleet Rarity

The Hawk T1 is no longer widely used outside demonstration teams and some training roles; Red Arrows are among the few active operators.

Record Flights

Often operated in large aerobatic formations; no major record flights, but renowned for display maneuvers.

Safety & Events

Used by the Red Arrows, which have had a few high-profile display accidents (notably several fatal incidents during displays and practices).

Future Outlook

The Hawk T1 is gradually being retired and replaced by newer trainer types (e.g., Hawk T2); Red Arrows are expected to transition in coming years.

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 (pilot and instructor/observer)

Capacity

5,700 kg

MTOW

3.98 m

Height

26.00 kN (5,845 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 4 (varies in demonstration configuration, typically 108-120 dB on takeoff)

Noise