The Hawk T Mk 1 was developed by Hawker Siddeley, today part of BAE Systems, to equip the Royal Air Force advanced training units in the second half of the 1970€™s. Its aerodynamic configuration is characterized by the two-man tandem cockpit and by the low-mounted wings. It is powered by a Rolls Royce Adour turbofan engine able to guarantee good flying performances. The Hawk has a very good maneuverability and it is considered one of the best subsonic trainer.  The Hawk T1A version was, more in details, developed to equip the RAF€™s Tactical Weapons Units and it can be armed with two air-to-air AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles and a centerline Aden gun pod. It achieved a good commercial success and it was adopted by several Air Forces around the World. Further more, the Hawk T1A, in a modified and dedicated version, is currently used by the Royal Air Force aerobatic team €œRed Arrows€�