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HJT-16 Kiran vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

HJT-16 Kiran vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 695 vs 412 km/h, range 615 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 2,700 kg, built 190 vs 618 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pilatus
First flight 4 September 1964 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1968 1978
Number produced 190 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.4 m
Height 3.6 m 3.2 m
Length 10.6 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 283 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 10 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.