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HJT-16 Kiran vs I-22 Iryda

HJT-16 Kiran vs I-22 Iryda at a glance — top speed 695 vs 940 km/h, range 615 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 7,500 kg, built 190 vs 17 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran I-22 Iryda
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL Mielec
First flight 4 September 1964 3 March 1985
Year introduced 1968 1992
Number produced 190 units 17 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.6 m
Height 3.6 m 4.3 m
Length 10.6 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,499 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or I-22 Iryda?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or I-22 Iryda?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or I-22 Iryda?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or I-22 Iryda?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or I-22 Iryda?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or I-22 Iryda?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 24 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or I-22 Iryda?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.