BAe T-45 Goshawk
Turbofan • single engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear
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Mission Profile
516
KTAS
Cruise Speed
2
Occupants
700
nm
Max Range
1225
lbs
Wet Payload
About the BAe T-45 Goshawk
T-45 Goshawk Overview
The T-45 Goshawk is a highly modified, carrier-capable version of the British Aerospace Hawk. Purpose-built for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, it serves as the primary platform for intermediate and advanced strike pilot training. Its robust airframe and specialized landing gear make it one of the most durable single-engine jets ever produced.
Key Features for GA Buyers
- Carrier-Grade Durability: Designed for high sink-rate landings and catapult launches, the airframe and landing gear are significantly beefed up compared to the standard Hawk.
- Modern Avionics: The ‘C’ variant features a digital ‘Cockpit 21’ glass suite with HUD and multifunction displays, providing a highly modern environment for a former military jet.
- Exceptional Visibility: The tandem cockpit features a significant height differential, offering the rear occupant (often the instructor) excellent forward visibility.
- Supportable Performance: Powered by the reliable Rolls-Royce Adour (F405) engine, it offers high-subsonic performance without the complexity of an afterburner.
Trade-offs
- High Operating Costs: As a high-performance military jet, fuel burn and specialized maintenance requirements will be significantly higher than typical GA turbine aircraft.
- Zero-Zero Ejection Seats: While a safety feature, the Martin-Baker Mk 14 NACES seats require rigorous and expensive maintenance cycles.
- Mission Specificity: Lacks traditional baggage space; utility is largely restricted to a single centerline cargo pod for cross-country trips.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 30.83 ft
- Length
- 39.33 ft
- Height
- 13.5 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 13,500 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 10,249 lbs
- Useful Load
- 4,106 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 430 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 516 KTAS
- Range
- 700 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 42,500 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 8000 fpm
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