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HJT-16 Kiran vs L-29 Delfin

HJT-16 Kiran vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 695 vs 655 km/h, range 615 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 3,540 kg, built 190 vs 3,665 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aero
First flight 4 September 1964 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1968 1961
Number produced 190 units 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 19.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.3 m
Height 3.6 m 3.1 m
Length 10.6 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 615 km 894 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-29 Delfin?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 40 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 615 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.