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Nanchang CJ-6 vs HJT-16 Kiran

Nanchang CJ-6 vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 300 vs 695 km/h, range 700 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 4,235 kg, built 3,000 vs 190 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang HAL
First flight 27 August 1958 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1958 1968
Number produced 3000 units 190 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.7 m
Height 3.3 m 3.6 m
Length 8.5 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 700 km 615 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 10 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.