It was based on the Champion two-door coupe that was introduced for the 1953 model year.

Flight Hawks otherwise had the minimum amount of exterior chrome.

Things like oil filter, backup lamps, radio, clock, windshield washers, outside mirrors, heater, and full hubcaps were available from the factory or could be added through the dealer.

While the other Hawk models were powered by V8 engines, the Flight Hawk came with the Champion's 185.6 cu in (3.0 L) inline six-cylinder engine, rated at 101 hp (75 kW; 102 PS).

The Flight Hawk was a two-door pillared coupe (model 56G-C3), which carried a list price of $1,986.