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HJT-16 Kiran vs PA-44 Seminole

HJT-16 Kiran vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 695 vs 311 km/h, range 615 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,724 kg, built 190 vs 926 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Piper
First flight 4 September 1964 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1968 1979
Number produced 190 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 19.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.8 m
Height 3.6 m 2.6 m
Length 10.6 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or PA-44 Seminole?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 384 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or PA-44 Seminole?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or PA-44 Seminole?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or PA-44 Seminole?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or PA-44 Seminole?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 11 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.