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HJT-16 Kiran vs IAR-99 Șoim

HJT-16 Kiran vs IAR-99 Șoim at a glance — top speed 695 vs 865 km/h, range 615 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 5,560 kg, built 190 vs 28 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran IAR-99 Șoim
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Avioane Craiova
First flight 4 September 1964 21 December 1985
Year introduced 1968 1987
Number produced 190 units 28 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.9 m
Height 3.6 m 3.9 m
Length 10.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 865 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 5,560 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 3,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or IAR-99 Șoim?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 19 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or IAR-99 Șoim?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.