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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-23 Uirapuru

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 695 vs 225 km/h, range 615 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 840 kg, built 190 vs 155 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aerotec
First flight 4 September 1964 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1968 1968
Number produced 190 units 155 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 8.5 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 10.6 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 615 km 800 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-23 Uirapuru?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 470 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru has a longer range at 800 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-23 Uirapuru?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-23 Uirapuru?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-23 Uirapuru?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-23 Uirapuru?
Both the HJT-16 Kiran and T-23 Uirapuru entered service in the same year: 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-23 Uirapuru?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.