Alarus CH2000 vs HJT-16 Kiran

The Alarus CH2000 and the HJT-16 Kiran are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AMD and HAL respectively. The HJT-16 Kiran reaches 695 km/h — 2.6x the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h. The Alarus CH2000 has an operational range of 900 km vs 615 km for the HJT-16 Kiran. The HJT-16 Kiran operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000. At 4,235 kg MTOW, the HJT-16 Kiran is 5.5x the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg. The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in 150 units vs 190 for the HJT-16 Kiran. The HJT-16 Kiran first flew 31 years before the Alarus CH2000 (1964 vs 1995).

Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
AMD Alarus CH2000 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD
First flight 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price $725K
Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles.
HAL HJT-16 Kiran Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL
First flight 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 190 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 12.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 2.1 m â—‰
Length 7.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 265 km/h â—‰
Operational range 900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,810 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg â—‰
Empty weight 492 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW â—‰
Wing area 19.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 3.6 m â—‰
Length 10.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 695 km/h â—‰
Operational range 615 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,560 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alarus CH2000 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 430 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Alarus CH2000 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 27 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.