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HJT-16 Kiran vs P180 Avanti

HJT-16 Kiran vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 695 vs 732 km/h, range 615 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 5,489 kg, built 190 vs 246 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Piaggio
First flight 4 September 1964 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1968 1990
Number produced 190 units 246 units
Average unit price -- $7.7 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 14.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.0 m
Length 10.6 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 615 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or P180 Avanti?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 22 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.