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CM 170 Magister vs HJT-16 Kiran

CM 170 Magister vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 715 vs 695 km/h, range 1,200 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 4,235 kg, built 929 vs 190 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 Magister
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
CM 170 Magister HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga HAL
First flight 23 July 1952 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1956 1968
Number produced 929 units 190 units
Average unit price $800K --
Wing area 17.3 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.7 m
Height 2.9 m 3.6 m
Length 10.2 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 615 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CM 170 Magister has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 12 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or HJT-16 Kiran?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.