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HJT-16 Kiran vs SAAB 105

HJT-16 Kiran vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 970 km/h, range 615 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 4,635 kg, built 190 vs 192 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran SAAB 105
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Saab
First flight 4 September 1964 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1968 1967
Number produced 190 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.5 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 10.6 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 615 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.