The Skygate / CARF-Models BAE Hawk Mk66. 3 times Jet World Champion in a row. Simply the best and most successful scale jet out there, produced by the company who brought the ARF j to the et production and the Paint-In-The-Mold process to a serial standard. The BAE Hawk is large. A huge challenge for any manufacturer to keep the airframe below a dry weight of 20 kg. And still, it's possible. Even though we target the 25 kg 55 lb limit, on request we have a few modifications ready and can guarantee a 20 kg dry weight.
The CARF BAE Hawk has been designed by Stephan Voelker, who won 4 times the Jet World Masters with it. When CARF-Models took over Skygate Collection in 2011 we made sure that this airplane would receive the attention it deserves. When it was initially designed, Stephan also designed the scale details which are available as an extra, as well as the scale landing gear. His distinctive style is visible throughout the airplane just as it is today. CARF-Models has added the high prefabrication, industrially made struts and wheels, some modernization in engine and RC installation.
The BAE Hawk kit is as complete as a kit can be, and as prefabricated as possible. While at the times of Skygate not only additional building stages had to be purchased separately, also all the little accessories and scale details were items to be added to the kit with extra cost. CARF Models has opted for the take-it-all option, because anything else just doesn't make sense to us. The policy of adding on pricey extras just to keep the basic kit price below the competition is a practice which we think we don't have to apply. Much more, we want to clearly make a statement and say that you get from us the best we can do for you. Nothing less.
The CARF BAE Hawk's wing offers pre-installed and complex scale features, including CNC-milled offset hinges for flaps, hidden ball links, and installed scale slats. Ailerons feature hidden control horns and linkages for a sleek appearance. Wings join seamlessly to the fuselage via a strong aluminum wing tube, and clear lenses for position lights are provided. The fuselage offers conveniently separable front and rear parts, with a nearly invisible joint. The flying stab is hinged flutter resistant in heavy ball bearings and dual servos provide the necessary torque and redundancy.
The fuselage is by far the most complex part of the large BAE Hawk. The two-piece design allows for significantly easier transport when needed, and the joint is nearly invisible.
The landing gear mounts as well as the already functional gear doors come pre-installed. The cylinder mounts are glued in at the correct positions, making it possible to set up a fully operational landing gear and door system in no time. The cockpit frame is already fitted to the fuselage, and a canopy opening mechanism via Bowden cable is pre-installed as well.
One of the biggest advantages is the pre-mounted servo installations for the tailplane. The CNC-milled elevator mount, equipped with 3D ball bearings, is fully prepared for attaching the stabilizer. The servo mounts are designed for dual servos, ensuring strength and redundancy.
Several, if not most, of the characteristic scale details—such as the APU outlet, air inlets, and exhaust vents—are also factory-installed. This is a major advantage, especially for models that come painted in the mold, as you no longer have to cut into the finished surface to install them.
The mounts and anti-rotation fittings for the vertical fin are also pre-installed at the factory, as is the rear access hatch.
When comparing kits, don’t just consider the price—also take into account the extensive factory pre-work we’ve done for you. It’s what truly sets this model apart.
The wings are almost as complex as the fuselage – mainly because the flaps come fully installed and functional. Sturdy, CNC-milled hinges are hidden beneath scale covers. Even the characteristic, scale-accurate intermediate slat is already fully integrated. All that remains is to clip the servo linkage onto the pre-installed control horn.
For complex paint schemes, a significant amount of post-processing and manual work is required in our production to ensure the color transitions and lines are perfectly aligned across wings, flaps, and slats. The ailerons are also already hinged, and scale-accurate fairings cover the linkages just like on the real aircraft. Wherever possible, we avoid using vacuum-formed parts and instead use hand-laminated, pre-painted fiberglass components for maximum detail and quality.
The landing gear mounts are also pre-installed and precisely aligned. Carbon reinforcements make these mounts extremely rigid and strong. A small amount of individual adjustment for the main gear is still required, allowing for minor corrections to ensure smooth gear operation. The small outer gear door is also already mounted and fully functional. The strut fairings are detailed, specially laminated components that are bolted to the gear legs. Naturally, these fairings are included in the kit, so the bare aluminum of the gear remains hidden.
The two wings are connected to the fuselage using a 40 mm aluminum tube and secured invisibly with two screws accessed through the gear doors. Straight out of the box, the wings are fully functional – only the servos and landing gear need to be installed. Clear covers for the position lights are also included in the kit.
The elevator of the Hawk is a one-piece, stable, and lightweight construction. The central section, which connects both elevator halves and also holds the control horn, is heavily reinforced with carbon fiber. This bridge is mounted using four screws onto pre-installed and precisely aligned aluminum rocker arms with ball bearings.
The so-called “blades” are included in the kit as CNC-milled fiberglass parts and can be easily glued in place. The vertical stabilizer and rudder are also already connected with hinges. The linkage is positioned in the correct scale location, but has been slightly extended for flight safety reasons to reliably prevent flutter of the large rudder surface. The servo is mounted directly inside the tailplane, easily accessible through the root rib.
The BAE Hawk has a challenging trailing link gear, which needs to be installed in awkward angles into the wing in order to fit the wheel wells and at the same time, extend to the correct angles in front and side view. Furthermore, the backwards facing angle of the trailing fork is different in retracted and extended position, so the strength of the spring is also very critical. When the original gear manufacturer (Airtech) had closed doors, the chosen Electron solution had its challenges due to an entirely different retract unit geometry, which is not 'low profile'. We strongly recommend to purchase the ARF-Plus Add-on which delivers the plane with installed landing gear, saving you trouble and headaches, if you are not an engineering guy...
The air intakes are also highly pre-fabricated. Not only are the internal ducting and detailed external parts securely bonded together, but they also come equipped with mounting points for a perfect fit. The Hawk is not designed for a fully enclosed duct system. The added weight and the positioning of the fuel tank would far outweigh any potential benefits. However, a carbon fiber bypass for turbines ranging from 160 N to 200 N is included.
Along with an incredible scale surface, which shows all rivets, fasteners, panel lines, hatches and air outlets, there are separate components, mainly characteristic scale details like the APU outlet, nozzles and air vents, pitot tube and and air intakes part of the kit. This wealth of pre-designed scale surface features saves valuable assembly time and enhances the overall value of the kit unbelievably. For the landing gear there is a fiberglass strut faring, which allows the aluminum parts of the strut to be extremely light. Furthermore we offer a centerline tank, carrying smoke tank and pump, as well as a scale cockpit, a detonation chord for the canopy, a lighting kit and lots of other little goodies which make this aircraft so special.
We offer an extremely high-quality assembly service, delivering a ARF+ or ready-to-fly PNP model – including complete servo and wiring installation, electric retractable landing gear, and pre-installed fuel tank. The cockpit, light system, thrust tube and afterburner system can be installed as well. When you receive this model in the PNP version, final assembly takes just a few hours… A scale jet like our big Bae Hawk MK66 has never been easier to get airborne! At the same time, the pictures show what your model can look like once you’ve completed the build – a true masterpiece in both looks and engineering.
For our Bae Hawk MK66, we offer a wide range of accessories. These include the electric retractable landing gear, fuel tanks, scale cockpit, lighting set, thrust tube, and an optional UAT. In addition, we offer high-quality MacGregor servos in combination with our very own CARF-Models servo arms – perfectly matched to the model and the demands of a high-performance scale jet.
Like all our airplanes, the Bae Hawk MK66 is no different. They boast meticulously applied PU paintwork, expertly executed in the molds. Explore a gallery of our stunning scale paint schemes, showcasing a collection of past projects, some of which were crafted to match unique customer requests. If you're seeking a personalized touch, we offer color swaps and completely custom designs developed through collaborative efforts between you and our skilled artists. Below are a few standout examples:
The CARF BAE Hawk 1:3.75 sets the bar high with its exceptional flying characteristics across the entire flight envelope. Whether cruising gracefully at low speeds or tearing through the sky with thrilling high-speed passes, this jet delivers an immersive and dynamic flying experience like no other. Its precise handling and stable flight dynamics make it perfect for scale aerobatics, too. If you are a sport pilot who loves scale models, you will enjoy this airplane in a way you never enjoyed a plane before. It is so easy to fly, so easy to make look good, that it's already feeling unfair to the others... If you are a competition pilot challenging yourself to highest standards, you will just love this plane equally much. Because it is such a forgiving, straight flying airplane that aerobatic maneuvers simply 'happen'. A straight roll, a round loop, a slow and dirty flyby, it feels like any control input rather disturbed it in it's pace of its own... Also the ground handling is not challenging at all, take offs and landings are uneventful and easy.
The CARF-Models BAE Hawk, at a 1:375 scale, strikes a perfect balance of elegance and flying ease. It's impressively stable in the air, making flying a real joy. My favorite move? A low, slow pass with the back speed brake, bright lights, and lots of smoke - it's a show-stopper. Plus, the large wheels and smooth shock absorbers make every landing sleek and effortless. It's easily one of the coolest models I've flown.
Elad Fish, USA (Sales Rep & Team Pilot)
I'm delighted to share my immense satisfaction with my BAE Hawk I purchased from Carf Models. The quality and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, making every flight a joyous experience.
Frank Westerholt, Germany (Team Pilot)
Having flown several scale models at various Top Gun Invitationals, I have to say that the CARF BAE Hawk has been my favourite. The model is more than scale enough to score well in a static judging event but it is the flying where it really excels. Tracking straight and true like a pattern model with very predictable slow speed characteristics that make for amazingly smooth landings and still strong and nimble like many of todays sport jets. It's good to know that a scale model like this can still be put through its paces and flown often and not just be an "event only" model.
Michael Abraira, USA (Customer)
The CARF Models BAE Hawk in 1:3.75 is one of the highlights in my collection and an eye-catcher at every air show. It combines precision in both fast and slow flight with bravura. I like to fly it best on a hot summer evening at sunset, where its graceful maneuvers against the fading light create a truly breathtaking spectacle.
Hauke Götze, Germany (Customer)
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98" (2500 mm) |
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124" (3150 mm) |
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43 - 46 Lbs (19,5 - 21 kg) dry |
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160 - 200 N |
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8 high class digital servos |
