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HJT-16 Kiran vs Po-2 Mule

HJT-16 Kiran vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 695 vs 152 km/h, range 615 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,350 kg, built 190 vs 33,000 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Polikarpov
First flight 4 September 1964 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1968 1929
Number produced 190 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.4 m
Height 3.6 m 3.1 m
Length 10.6 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 615 km 630 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Po-2 Mule?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 543 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has a longer range at 630 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Po-2 Mule?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Po-2 Mule?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Po-2 Mule?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 39 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.