RE: Ideal engine thrust for the SM Bae Hawk
I have flown this model with turbines ranging from 16lbs of thrust right up to 30. I have to admit that I had the most fun with the P-120. It flys just as scale with a more powerful turbine, it just means you use the throttle stick more frequently. I did fly it with the Supersport and although it flew it and it was very light to fly, oh and it flew for 20 mins on a tank I did not really like it. It always felt like it wanted 10% more. In retrospect i think a full bypass would have made this difference. But in the end I went back to the old trusty 120. Takeoff at half power (for scale) then cruise at half or just under. Aeros at 3/4 and slowflight to vertical with full power ..... Oh Yes!
The turbine was not working it's nuts off and fuel lasted ages.
Regards Al