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HJT-16 Kiran vs Lasta-95

HJT-16 Kiran vs Lasta-95 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 345 km/h, range 615 vs 1,160 km, built 190 vs 37 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
UTVA Lasta-95 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 Lasta-95
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Lasta-95
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL UTVA
First flight 4 September 1964 2 September 1985
Year introduced 1968 2010
Number produced 190 units 37 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.7 m
Height 3.6 m -- m
Length 10.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 345 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,160 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 888 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Lasta-95?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Lasta-95's 345 km/h, a difference of 350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Lasta-95?
The Lasta-95 has a longer range at 1,160 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Lasta-95?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Lasta-95's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Lasta-95?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 42 years before the Lasta-95 which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Lasta-95?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 37 units of the Lasta-95.