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Hawk 128, Royal Air Force
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Scale 1:32 Length 16.5" Wingspan 12.5"
This model comes with a special "Exhaust Mount" stand |
The Hawk 128 is an advanced version of the standard Hawk T1 trainer used by the RAF for fast-jet pilot training. An order for up to 44 aircraft was placed in July 2003 and the new aircraft is due to enter service in 2008 when it will replace the existing Hawk T1s in order to train pilots for the Harrier, Tornado, Typhoon - and later - the Joint Strike Fighter. Externally similar to the older aircraft, the 128 features a number of major changes under the skin. Gone are the cockpit dials and switches of the T1. In their place are three, full color, multi-function displays similar to those used by modern fighters such as the Typhoon. These can be used to display navigation, weapons and systems information. The cockpit also has new lighting which is fully compatible with the use of night-vision goggles for night operations. The aircraft's head-up display (HUD) has also been updated to use symbols and data used in more current combat aircraft. Other changes include 'Hands-On-Throttle-And-Stick' (HOTAS) controls fully representative of front -line combat aircraft, an Enhanced Stores Management System (SMS) enabling the aircraft to carry a full range of weaponry (from practice munitions to the latest 'smart' weapons) and a new Inertial Navigation/Global Positioning System (IN/GPS) for enhanced accuracy in navigation and aiming of weapons. Outside of the cockpit, the Hawk has been fitted with an updated engine - the Rolls Royce/Turbomeca Adour Mk951 turbofan - which has 6,500 lbs thrust (some 25% higher than that of the T1) with Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). Crew:
Two seats, in tandem
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