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Fuji T-7 vs HJT-16 Kiran

Fuji T-7 vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — max takeoff weight 1,585 vs 4,235 kg, built 49 vs 190 units.

Fuji T-7 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-7
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
Fuji T-7 HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji HAL
First flight 1 January 2002 4 September 1964
Year introduced 2003 1968
Number produced 49 units 190 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 3.0 m 3.6 m
Length 8.6 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 695 km/h
Operational range -- km 615 km
Service ceiling -- m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,585 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-7 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Fuji T-7's 0 km/h, a difference of 695 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-7 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a longer range at 615 km compared to the Fuji T-7's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-7 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-7's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-7 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Fuji T-7's 1,585 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-7 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Fuji T-7's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-7 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 35 years before the Fuji T-7 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-7 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 49 units of the Fuji T-7.