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Aviation History
1989
1989 - 1885.PDF
HAWK THE HAWK FAMILY A FORESIGHT SAGA. Back in the 1970s, British Aerospace set out to produce an aircraft which would fulfil two important needs. First, it had to be capable of taking a student from initial jet experience to advanced combat proficiency. Second, and more tellingly, it had to fulfil this role, cost effectively, well into the next century. We succeeded. And with nearly 700 sold to 11 different countries, Hawk is now the most successful jet trainer in the world. For operating efficiency and clout - no other jet trainer comes close. Except, perhaps, Hawk 100 which now looks set to follow in the illustrious footsteps of its older brother. Hawk 100 carries up to 68001b of advanced weaponry, but adds high technology navigation and weapons system management avionics. Combine all of this with FLIR and round the clock all-weather operability and you have the ultimate fast-jet trainer. But success breeds success, and having produced such a potent little trainer, *it seemed logical to develop it as a dedicated fighter. Meet the Hawk 200 single seat light attack aircraft. With a payload of some 77001b belying its size, the elusive Hawk 200 is ready for immediate action, day or night, whatever the weather. Three marks of Hawk, each one vividly demonstrating the far sightedness of British Aerospace's original design. Each one testament to the old adage that good things come in small packages. BRITISH AEROSPACE British Aerospace pfc 11 Strand, London.
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