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HJT-16 Kiran vs SW-4 Puszczyk

HJT-16 Kiran vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 695 vs 260 km/h, range 615 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,800 kg, built 190 vs 40 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL-Świdnik
First flight 4 September 1964 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1968 2002
Number produced 190 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $700K
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.0 m
Height 3.6 m 3.1 m
Length 10.6 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 615 km 790 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or SW-4 Puszczyk?
Both the HJT-16 Kiran and SW-4 Puszczyk are 10.6 meters long.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 34 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.