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C-101 Aviojet vs HJT-16 Kiran

C-101 Aviojet vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 770 vs 695 km/h, range 519 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 6,300 vs 4,235 kg, built 166 vs 190 units.

CASA C-101 Aviojet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-101 Aviojet
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
C-101 Aviojet HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA HAL
First flight 29 June 1977 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1980 1968
Number produced 166 units 190 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 20.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.7 m
Height 4.3 m 3.6 m
Length 12.5 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 519 km 615 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 2,800 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or HJT-16 Kiran?
The C-101 Aviojet is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a longer range at 615 km compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 519 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-101 Aviojet or HJT-16 Kiran?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or HJT-16 Kiran?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,300 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or HJT-16 Kiran?
The C-101 Aviojet is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-101 Aviojet or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 12 years before the C-101 Aviojet which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 166 units of the C-101 Aviojet.