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Grob G-120 vs HJT-16 Kiran

Grob G-120 vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 435 vs 695 km/h, range 1,540 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 4,235 kg, built 215 vs 190 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
Grob G-120 HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob HAL
First flight 1 January 1999 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1999 1968
Number produced 215 units 190 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.7 m
Height 2.7 m 3.6 m
Length 8.1 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 615 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 31 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.