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HJT-16 Kiran vs KT-100

HJT-16 Kiran vs KT-100 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 389 km/h, range 615 vs 1,900 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,633 kg, built 190 vs 23 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran KT-100
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL KAI
First flight 4 September 1964 20 July 2011
Year introduced 1968 2015
Number produced 190 units 23 units
Average unit price -- $570K
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.3 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 10.6 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 389 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,900 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,304 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,089 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 235 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-100?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-100?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-100?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-100?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-100?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-100?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 47 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or KT-100?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.