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HJT-16 Kiran vs L-39 Albatros

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aero
First flight 4 September 1964 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1968 1972
Number produced 190 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.5 m
Height 3.6 m 4.8 m
Length 10.6 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Overview

The HJT-16 Kiran and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Aero respectively.

Top speed is 695 km/h for the HJT-16 Kiran vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The HJT-16 Kiran has an operational range of 615 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 9,144 m for the HJT-16 Kiran.

The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in 190 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. The HJT-16 Kiran first flew 4 years before the L-39 Albatros (1964 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-39 Albatros?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 4 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.