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HJT-16 Kiran vs Mi-34 Hermit

HJT-16 Kiran vs Mi-34 Hermit at a glance — top speed 695 vs 210 km/h, range 615 vs 450 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,450 kg, built 190 vs 27 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Mil Mi-34 Hermit military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-34 Hermit
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Mi-34 Hermit
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Mil
First flight 4 September 1964 17 November 1986
Year introduced 1968 1993
Number produced 190 units 27 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.0 m
Height 3.6 m 2.8 m
Length 10.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 210 km/h
Operational range 615 km 450 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 239 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Mi-34 Hermit?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 485 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Mi-34 Hermit?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a longer range at 615 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Mi-34 Hermit?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Mi-34 Hermit?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Mi-34 Hermit?
The Mi-34 Hermit is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Mi-34 Hermit?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 25 years before the Mi-34 Hermit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Mi-34 Hermit?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.