British BAE Systems Hawk Jet Fighter

The British Aerospace Hawk originated as an advanced jet trainer, combining pilot-training requirements with the potential for light-attack and other secondary duties. Different versions were exported widely and adapted to varying national needs. The aircraft also became strongly associated with British display flying. Describing every Hawk simply as a fighter can obscure its training origin: combat-oriented export versions and ordinary training aircraft are not identical in mission equipment, weapons capability, or operational employment.

Training aircraft need qualities that permit repeated instruction and manageable operation as well as performance. Those requirements can produce a useful light-attack platform, but do not make every trainer a fully equipped front-line interceptor.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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