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HJT-16 Kiran vs PZL-130 Orlik

HJT-16 Kiran vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 695 vs 550 km/h, range 615 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 2,950 kg, built 190 vs 59 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL
First flight 4 September 1964 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1968 1994
Number produced 190 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.0 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 10.6 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 615 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or PZL-130 Orlik?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or PZL-130 Orlik?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or PZL-130 Orlik?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or PZL-130 Orlik?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 26 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or PZL-130 Orlik?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.