Red Arrows Hawks performing a crossover maneuver with dramatic red, white, and blue smoke trails at an airshow.
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Spotter's notes
This display sequence is a signature maneuver of the RAF Red Arrows. Hawk T1s are being retired soon, making such displays increasingly rare.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
HAWK
Model
Hawk T1
Manufacturer
BAE Systems
Airline
Royal Air Force - Red Arrows
Livery
Red Arrows Display Team
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Adour Mk 151 turbofan
Thrust
24.5 kN (5,500 lbf)
Wingspan
9.39 m
Length
11.86 m
Height
3.98 m
MTOW
5,700 kg
Range
2,520 km
Capacity
2 seats (tandem trainer/fighter)
Cruise Speed
800 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 (~87 dB at takeoff)