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HF-24 Marut vs HJT-16 Kiran

HF-24 Marut vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 1,112 vs 695 km/h, range 396 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 10,908 vs 4,235 kg, built 147 vs 190 units.

HAL HF-24 Marut combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HF-24 Marut
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
HF-24 Marut HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL HAL
First flight 17 June 1961 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1967 1968
Number produced 147 units 190 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 28.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 10.7 m
Height 3.6 m 3.6 m
Length 15.9 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 1112 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 396 km 615 km
Service ceiling -- m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,908 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 6,195 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HF-24 Marut or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HF-24 Marut is faster with a maximum speed of 1,112 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 417 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HF-24 Marut or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a longer range at 615 km compared to the HF-24 Marut's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the HF-24 Marut or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the HF-24 Marut's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the HF-24 Marut or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HF-24 Marut has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,908 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HF-24 Marut or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HF-24 Marut is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HF-24 Marut or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HF-24 Marut entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HF-24 Marut or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 147 units of the HF-24 Marut.