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HJT-16 Kiran vs L-90 Redigo

HJT-16 Kiran vs L-90 Redigo at a glance — top speed 695 vs 354 km/h, range 615 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,900 kg, built 190 vs 31 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran L-90 Redigo
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Valmet
First flight 4 September 1964 12 February 1985
Year introduced 1968 1991
Number produced 190 units 31 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.6 m
Height 3.6 m 3.2 m
Length 10.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 354 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,340 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,900 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 970 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 340 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-90 Redigo?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 341 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-90 Redigo?
The L-90 Redigo has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-90 Redigo?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-90 Redigo?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-90 Redigo?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-90 Redigo?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 23 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-90 Redigo?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.