BAE Systems Hawk T1

10 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This display sequence is a signature maneuver of the RAF Red Arrows. Hawk T1s are being retired soon, making such displays increasingly rare.

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Aviation History

The Hawk T1 is the mount of the legendary RAF Red Arrows, one of the most famous aerobatic display teams.

Fleet Rarity

Common within military trainers, rare as display (Red Arrows operate ~9 currently, in final years of service).

Record Flights

N/A for display aircraft, but renowned for aerobatic prowess at shows worldwide.

Safety & Events

Red Arrows Hawk T1s have participated in thousands of displays; sadly a few notable non-fatal and fatal incidents in show history.

Future Outlook

Red Arrows Hawk T1s are scheduled for retirement, to be replaced by the Hawk T2 or another aircraft.

Rolls-Royce Adour Mk 151 turbofan

Engine

9.39 m

Wingspan

11.86 m

Length

2,520 km

Range

800 km/h

Speed

2 seats (tandem trainer/fighter)

Capacity

5,700 kg

MTOW

3.98 m

Height

24.5 kN (5,500 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (~87 dB at takeoff)

Noise

Display team markings may obscure some airframe details. Model inferred from display and color pattern.