HJT-16 Kiran vs Jet Provost
HJT-16 Kiran vs Jet Provost at a glance — top speed 695 vs 707 km/h, range 615 vs 1,445 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 4,173 kg.
Specifications
|
HJT-16 Kiran |
Jet Provost |
| Origin country |
🇮🇳 India |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
HAL |
BAC |
| First flight |
4 September 1964 |
26 June 1954 |
| Year introduced |
1968 |
1955 |
| Number produced |
190 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
19.0 m² |
19.9 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.7 m |
10.8 m |
| Height |
3.6 m |
3.1 m |
| Length |
10.6 m |
10.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
695 km/h |
707 km/h |
| Operational range |
615 km |
1,445 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,144 m |
11,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,235 kg |
4,173 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,560 kg |
2,217 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 1,134 kgf
|
1 x 1,134 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Jet Provost?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Jet Provost?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 13 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
