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HJT-16 Kiran vs Hürkus

HJT-16 Kiran vs Hürkus at a glance — top speed 695 vs 574 km/h, range 615 vs 1,478 km, built 190 vs 18 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Hürkus
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL TAI
First flight 4 September 1964 29 August 2013
Year introduced 1968 2016
Number produced 190 units 18 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.0 m
Height 3.6 m 3.7 m
Length 10.6 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,478 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 2,976 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürkus?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürkus?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürkus?
The Hürkus has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürkus?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürkus?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 48 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Hürkus?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.