I have heard that they are a better aircraft that the Hawk and spank it in ACT every time, can go further, can carry drop tanks, have a HUD and basic INS - so why are we training the future pilots of the RAF on a steam driven 70s Hawk? Maybe the RAF should have bought them for TWU or whatever it is called these days!
Having flown more than 1000hours on each type, I can tell you there is not much in it, and as a custumer I would go for the best bargain!
Allthough they have same weight and thrust, they are slightly different, the Alpha jet having a thicker wing can easily outmanouver a Hawk especialy at high level, but it can't as the hawk carry Sidewinder missiles...
I loved both aicraft, but really had the best time flying Hawks out of Chivenor... it was just great.