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Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT)

When youve trained for everything, youre prepared for anything
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Overview The Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) is the most versatile and cost-effective Advanced Jet Trainer in the world. At the centre of an integrated training system, the Hawk AJT features the very latest in advanced simulation for radar, weapons and defensive aids training. It can also be deployed as an extremely capable frontline aircraft and has a range of proven in-service support options. Hawk is the number one choice with modern air forces worldwide. The Hawk AJT is the latest member of the Hawk family and brings together 30 years of flying experience into a new advanced jet trainer.

Key Facts/Figures Hawk is currently producing highly trained pilots for 25 of the worlds air forces. Over 900 Hawks (all versions) have been delivered or are on order. The Hawk produces less noise and emissions than any other advanced jet trainer. Hawk has lower acquisition, operating and support costs than any other advanced jet trainer. Hawk has been chosen by the UK MOD for future fighter training on the Typhoon and the F-35 Lightning II. In-flight simulation of sensors, state-of-the-art pilot-vehicle interface, and the ability to use simulated weapons provides pilots with a realistic environment for training.

Performance The Hawk AJT combines a proven aircraft, fully integrated training system and an optimised package of support measures to deliver them in the most cost-effective and flexible way possible. The aircraft benefits from an ongoing development programme designed to enhance its capabilities and incorporate new features arising from the experience of five-million design hours and over two-million flying hours. The UK MOD, India, Bahrain and South Africa all selected the Hawk AJT to meet their advanced jet trainer requirements. The Hawk AJT has been developed to provide the ideal platform for training the next generation of frontline pilots. With a cockpit akin to the latest in frontline aircraft, the Hawk AJT also features capabilities including: Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) - the first advanced jet trainer to do so; and Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS).

Last updated: November 2011

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