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HJT-16 Kiran vs KT-1 Woongbi

HJT-16 Kiran vs KT-1 Woongbi at a glance — top speed 695 vs 574 km/h, range 615 vs 2,070 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 2,540 kg, built 190 vs 178 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL KAI
First flight 4 September 1964 12 December 1991
Year introduced 1968 2000
Number produced 190 units 178 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.6 m
Height 3.6 m 3.7 m
Length 10.6 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 615 km 2,070 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-1 Woongbi?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-1 Woongbi?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-1 Woongbi?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-1 Woongbi?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 32 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-1 Woongbi?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.