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HJT-16 Kiran vs MB-339

HJT-16 Kiran vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 898 km/h, range 615 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 5,897 kg, built 190 vs 230 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran MB-339
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aermacchi
First flight 4 September 1964 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1968 1979
Number produced 190 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.9 m
Height 3.6 m 3.6 m
Length 10.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-339?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 11 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.