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HJT-16 Kiran vs HTT-40

HJT-16 Kiran vs HTT-40 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 450 km/h, range 615 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 2,800 kg, built 190 vs 2 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran HTT-40
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL HAL
First flight 4 September 1964 1 June 2016
Year introduced 1968 2026
Number produced 190 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $12.1 million
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.0 m
Height 3.6 m -- m
Length 10.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 2,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or HTT-40?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or HTT-40?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or HTT-40?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or HTT-40?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 58 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or HTT-40?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.