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HJT-16 Kiran vs Kawasaki T-4

HJT-16 Kiran vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 1,038 km/h, range 615 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 7,500 kg, built 190 vs 200 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Kawasaki
First flight 4 September 1964 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1968 1988
Number produced 190 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.9 m
Height 3.6 m 4.6 m
Length 10.6 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 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 Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Kawasaki T-4?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 20 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.