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HJT-16 Kiran vs Hürjet

HJT-16 Kiran vs Hürjet at a glance — top speed 695 vs 1,487 km/h, range 615 vs 1,960 km.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
TAI Hürjet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürjet
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Hürjet
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL TAI
First flight 4 September 1964 25 April 2023
Year introduced 1968 --
Number produced 190 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.5 m
Height 3.6 m 4.1 m
Length 10.6 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 1487 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,960 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 78 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürjet?
The Hürjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,487 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 792 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürjet?
The Hürjet has a longer range at 1,960 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürjet?
The Hürjet has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürjet?
The Hürjet is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.