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CL-41 Tutor vs HJT-16 Kiran

CL-41 Tutor vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 782 vs 695 km/h, range 1,519 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 4,990 vs 4,235 kg, built 212 vs 190 units.

Canadair CL-41 Tutor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-41 Tutor
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
CL-41 Tutor HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair HAL
First flight 13 January 1960 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1963 1968
Number produced 212 units 190 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 20.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.7 m
Height 2.9 m 3.6 m
Length 10.0 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 782 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 1,519 km 615 km
Service ceiling 13,564 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 2,195 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-41 Tutor or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CL-41 Tutor is faster with a maximum speed of 782 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CL-41 Tutor has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,990 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CL-41 Tutor entered service first in 1963, 5 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CL-41 Tutor has been produced in greater numbers with 212 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.