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Hawker 400 vs HJT-16 Kiran

Hawker 400 vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 860 vs 695 km/h, range 4,000 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 4,235 kg, built 951 vs 190 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
Hawker 400 HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft HAL
First flight 29 August 1978 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1978 1968
Number produced 951 units 190 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 10.7 m
Height 4.2 m 3.6 m
Length 14.8 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 615 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 10 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or HJT-16 Kiran?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.