HJT-16 Kiran vs L-29 Delfin
| Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 190 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Wing area | 19.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,235 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,560 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,134 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h |
| Operational range | 894 km |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 0 km/h, a difference of 655 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-29 Delfin?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 7 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.