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HJT-16 Kiran vs Pilatus PC-24

HJT-16 Kiran vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 787 km/h, range 615 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 8,005 kg, built 190 vs 100 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pilatus
First flight 4 September 1964 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1968 2018
Number produced 190 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 17.0 m
Height 3.6 m 5.3 m
Length 10.6 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 615 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Pilatus PC-24?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 50 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Pilatus PC-24?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.