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Ajeet vs HF-24 Marut

Ajeet vs HF-24 Marut at a glance — top speed 1,152 vs 1,112 km/h, range 172 vs 396 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 10,908 kg, built 89 vs 147 units.

HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
HAL HF-24 Marut combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HF-24 Marut
Specifications
Ajeet HF-24 Marut
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL HAL
First flight 6 March 1975 17 June 1961
Year introduced 1977 1967
Number produced 89 units 147 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.7 m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 6.7 m 9.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.6 m
Length 9.0 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 1152 km/h 1112 km/h
Operational range 172 km 396 km
Service ceiling 13,720 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 10,908 kg
Empty weight 2,307 kg 6,195 kg
Total thrust 1 x 20 kN 2 x 22 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ajeet or HF-24 Marut?
The Ajeet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,152 km/h compared to the HF-24 Marut's 1,112 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ajeet or HF-24 Marut?
The HF-24 Marut has a longer range at 396 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ajeet or HF-24 Marut?
The Ajeet has a higher service ceiling at 13,720 meters (45,013 ft) compared to the HF-24 Marut's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ajeet or HF-24 Marut?
The HF-24 Marut has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,908 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Ajeet or HF-24 Marut?
The HF-24 Marut is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ajeet or HF-24 Marut?
The HF-24 Marut entered service first in 1967, 10 years before the Ajeet which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajeet or HF-24 Marut?
The HF-24 Marut has been produced in greater numbers with 147 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.