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HJT-16 Kiran vs JL-9

HJT-16 Kiran vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 1,100 km/h, range 615 vs 863 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 9,800 kg, built 190 vs 13 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran JL-9
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Guizhou
First flight 4 September 1964 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1968 2013
Number produced 190 units 13 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 8.3 m
Height 3.6 m 4.1 m
Length 10.6 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 615 km 863 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 405 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or JL-9?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 45 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or JL-9?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.