The CARF Models BAE Hawk is a three-time Jet World Champion in a row. It stands as one of the most successful and best-performing scale jets in its class, developed by the company that introduced the ARF jet to the market and established the Paint-in-the-Mold process as a production standard.
The Hawk MK100 is a large airframe, and achieving a dry weight below 20 kg is a true engineering challenge. While the model is designed within the 25 kg (55 lb) category, we can, upon request, implement specific modifications to consistently achieve a dry weight under 20 kg, while maintaining structural integrity and outstanding flight performance.
The CARF BAE Hawk was designed by Stephan Voelker, who won the Jet World Masters 4 times with it. When CARF-Models took over Skygate Collection in 2011, we made sure that this airplane would receive the attention it deserved. 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, and some modernization in the engine and RC installation.
The BAE Hawk kit is as complete as a kit can be, and as prefabricated as possible. At the time of Skygate, not only did additional building stages have to be purchased separately, but all the little accessories and scale details were also items to be added to the kit at an 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 pricey extras just to keep the basic kit price below the competition is a practice we don't think we need to follow. Moreover, we want to make a clear statement: you get from us the best we can do for you. Nothing less.
The CARF BAE Hawk's wing offers pre-installed, complex-scale features, including CNC-milled offset hinges for the 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 and flutter-resistant, with heavy ball bearings and dual servos that 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, along with 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 Bowden-cable-operated canopy-opening mechanism is pre-installed.
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 ready to be attached to 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, as well as the rear access hatch, are also pre-installed at the factory.
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 vacuum-formed parts and instead use hand-laminated, pre-painted fiberglass components to achieve 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 gear's bare aluminum remains hidden.
The two wings are connected to the fuselage via a 40 mm aluminum tube and secured invisibly with two screws, accessible 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 Hawk's elevator 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 with four screws onto pre-installed, 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 at the correct scale location but has been slightly extended for flight safety to reliably prevent flutter of the large rudder surface. The servo is mounted directly inside the tailplane and is easily accessible through the root rib.
The BAE Hawk has a challenging trailing link gear that needs to be installed at awkward angles into the wing to fit the wheel wells, while also extending to the correct angles in front- and side-view. Furthermore, the backward-facing angle of the trailing fork is different in the retracted and extended positions, so the strength of the spring is also very critical. When the original gear manufacturer (Airtech) closed its doors, the chosen Electron solution faced challenges due to an entirely different retract unit geometry that is not 'low profile'. We strongly recommend purchasing the ARF-Plus Add-on, which delivers the plane with installed landing gear, thrust tube, uat and fuel tank saving you trouble and headaches if you are not an engineering guy...
The air intakes are also highly prefabricated. Not only are the internal ducting and detailed external parts securely bonded, but they also come 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 rated from 180 N to 220N 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 air intakes, part of the kit. This wealth of pre-designed scale surface features saves valuable assembly time and significantly enhances the kit's overall value. For the landing gear, a fiberglass strut fairing allows the aluminum strut components to be extremely light. Furthermore, we offer a centerline tank, a smoke tank and pump, a scale cockpit, a detonation chord for the canopy, a lighting kit, and lots of other little goodies that make this aircraft so special.
We offer an extremely high-quality assembly service, delivering an ARF+ or ready-to-fly PNP model – including complete servo and wiring installation, electric retractable landing gear, and pre-installed fuel tank. The cockpit, lighting system, thrust tube, and afterburner system can also be installed. When you receive this model in the PNP version, final assembly takes just a few hours… A scale jet like our big Bae Hawk MK100 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 MK100, 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 MK100 is no different. They boast meticulously applied PU paintwork, expertly executed in the molds. Explore a gallery of our stunning scale paint schemes, showcasing past projects, some crafted to match unique customer requests. If you're seeking a personalized touch, we offer color swaps and fully custom designs developed through collaboration with 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 on thrilling high-speed passes, this jet delivers an immersive, 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 the highest standards, you will just love this plane equally as 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 in its own pace... 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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136" (3450 mm) |
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43 - 46 Lbs (19,5 - 21 kg) dry |
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180 - 220 N |
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10 High Class Standard Digital Servos + 2 High Class 15mm Servos |
