GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

HJT-16 Kiran vs L-159 ALCA

HJT-16 Kiran vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 695 vs 936 km/h, range 615 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 8,000 kg, built 190 vs 72 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aero
First flight 4 September 1964 2 August 1997
Year introduced 1968 2000
Number produced 190 units 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.5 m
Height 3.6 m 4.9 m
Length 10.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 2,871 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
HJT-16 Kiran vs Beechcraft Baron HJT-16 Kiran vs T-33 Shooting Star HJT-16 Kiran vs Robinson R22 HJT-16 Kiran vs L-29 Delfin HJT-16 Kiran vs Nanchang CJ-6 HJT-16 Kiran vs L-39 Albatros

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-159 ALCA?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 32 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-159 ALCA?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.