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HJT-16 Kiran vs Aermacchi M-345

HJT-16 Kiran vs Aermacchi M-345 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 740 km/h, range 615 vs 1,410 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 4,100 kg, built 190 vs 4 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Aermacchi M-345
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aermacchi
First flight 4 September 1964 29 December 2016
Year introduced 1968 2020
Number produced 190 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 8.5 m
Height 3.6 m 3.7 m
Length 10.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,410 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,190 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Aermacchi M-345?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Aermacchi M-345?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Aermacchi M-345?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 52 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Aermacchi M-345?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.