HW-342 (Hawk) sold as scrap — only the fully worn empty fuselage without canopy, landing gear, wings or control surfaces. (item 145), Tampere

HW-342 (Hawk) is sold as scrap — only the worn empty airframe without engine, canopy, landing gear, wings or control surfaces. (item 145)

HW-342 (Hawk) is sold as scrap — only the worn empty airframe without engine, canopy, landing gear, wings or control surfaces. All equipment and other usable material have been removed from the item prior to sale. The item is sold decommissioned and removed from the military aircraft register in its condition at the time of sale.

Overview:

BAE Hawk Mk.51

The Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom began looking for a successor to the Folland Gnat Trainer jet trainer in the mid-1960s. The RAF Central Flying School stated a need for a medium-sized single‑engine aircraft with a speed of Mach 0.85. Both BAC and Hawker Siddeley submitted designs, and Hawker Siddeley’s HS 1182AJ was selected on 1 October 1971. This was followed by an order for 176 aircraft on 21 March 1972. The first prototype made its maiden flight on 21 August 1974. The first production aircraft were delivered to the RAF in April 1976. The Finnish Air Force began looking in the mid‑1970s for a replacement for the Fouga CM 170 Magister. Of five options, the Hawk was test‑flown already in October 1975. The Hawk was chosen for its good performance and flying qualities. The Council of State authorised negotiations for the purchase of 50 aircraft on 3 November 1976 and the final procurement decision was made on 29 December 1977. Four of the aircraft were assembled in the UK and the remaining 46 at Valmet’s Kuorevesi factory. The first two aircraft were handed over to the Air Force on 19 December 1980, two more on 23 July 1981 and the Valmet‑assembled aircraft between 1981 and 1985. In 1990 seven Mk.51A aircraft were ordered and in 2007 eighteen Mk.66 aircraft were purchased from Switzerland.

HW-342 first flight 14 January 1985 and withdrawn from service 16 September 2011 with 4,082 h 49 min

The sale does not include the yellow transfer cradle visible in the photos or any background material that may appear in the pictures. Images are indicative and the final item may differ from that shown.

The airframe is sold as scrap based on the photos only and it is not possible to inspect it during the auction. The winning bidder may inspect the material before collection by separate arrangement.

The total mass of the airframe for sale is approximately 700 kg, mainly aluminium.

A separate contract will be made with the bidder (draft contract attached), stating that this is a defence item covered by the EU common military list item ML10, the export of which requires a transfer/export licence issued by the Ministry of Defence, and obliging the bidder to inform any future owner of the need for an export licence.

The item must be collected by the buyer from Defence Forces premises in Tampere within one month of the auction's end. Defence Forces personnel will assist with loading if necessary, but all loading and transport work is the buyer's responsibility and at the buyer's expense.

Contact person Mikko Ihanainen (0299800 PV switchboard connects)

The bidder must be a Finnish citizen; identity will be checked upon collection.

The auctioned material is owned by the Defence Forces and is therefore sold by the Defence Forces. The sale is carried out on behalf of the seller by Millog Oy. The purchase price does not include deductible value added tax; VAT will not be added to the purchase price. If the item has not been collected by the stated deadline, ownership of the material reverts to the Defence Forces and the paid price will be retained in full by the Defence Forces to cover costs.