HJT-16 Kiran vs R22
The HJT-16 Kiran and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Robinson respectively. The HJT-16 Kiran reaches 695 km/h — 3.7x the R22's 188 km/h. The HJT-16 Kiran has an operational range of 615 km vs 387 km for the R22. The HJT-16 Kiran operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 4,235 kg MTOW, the HJT-16 Kiran is 6.8x the R22's 621 kg. The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in 190 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The HJT-16 Kiran first flew 11 years before the R22 (1964 vs 1975).
| Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 190 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 19.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 695 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 615 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,235 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,560 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,134 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or R22?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 507 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or R22?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a longer range at 615 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or R22?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or R22?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or R22?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or R22?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 11 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.