GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

HJT-16 Kiran vs MB-326K

HJT-16 Kiran vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 695 vs 806 km/h, range 615 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 3,765 kg, built 190 vs 800 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran MB-326K
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aermacchi
First flight 4 September 1964 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1968 1962
Number produced 190 units 800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.6 m
Height 3.6 m 3.7 m
Length 10.6 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
HJT-16 Kiran vs Beechcraft Baron HJT-16 Kiran vs T-33 Shooting Star HJT-16 Kiran vs Robinson R22 HJT-16 Kiran vs L-29 Delfin HJT-16 Kiran vs Nanchang CJ-6 HJT-16 Kiran vs L-39 Albatros

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-326K?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 6 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.