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Fuji T-1 vs HJT-16 Kiran

Fuji T-1 vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 925 vs 695 km/h, range 1,300 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 4,235 kg, built 66 vs 190 units.

Fuji T-1 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-1
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
Fuji T-1 HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji HAL
First flight 1 January 1958 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1961 1968
Number produced 66 units 190 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 22.2 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 10.7 m
Height 4.1 m 3.6 m
Length 12.1 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 925 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 615 km
Service ceiling 14,400 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 2,420 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 18 kN 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-1 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Fuji T-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-1 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Fuji T-1 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-1 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Fuji T-1 has a higher service ceiling at 14,400 meters (47,244 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-1 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Fuji T-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-1 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Fuji T-1 is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-1 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Fuji T-1 entered service first in 1961, 7 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-1 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 66 units of the Fuji T-1.