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Fuji T-5 vs HJT-16 Kiran

Fuji T-5 vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 357 vs 695 km/h, range 945 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 1,805 vs 4,235 kg, built 40 vs 190 units.

Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
Fuji T-5 HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji HAL
First flight 28 June 1984 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1988 1968
Number produced 40 units 190 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 2.9 m 3.6 m
Length 8.4 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 945 km 615 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,805 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 1,082 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 261 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-5 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Fuji T-5's 357 km/h, a difference of 338 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-5 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Fuji T-5 has a longer range at 945 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-5 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Fuji T-5's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-5 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Fuji T-5's 1,805 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-5 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Fuji T-5's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-5 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 20 years before the Fuji T-5 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-5 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.