GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-25 Universal

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-25 Universal at a glance — top speed 695 vs 300 km/h, range 615 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,700 kg, built 190 vs 189 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-25 Universal
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-25 Universal
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Neiva
First flight 4 September 1964 29 April 1966
Year introduced 1968 1971
Number produced 190 units 189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.0 m
Height 3.6 m 3.0 m
Length 10.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,150 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 220 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
HJT-16 Kiran vs Beechcraft Baron HJT-16 Kiran vs T-33 Shooting Star HJT-16 Kiran vs Robinson R22 HJT-16 Kiran vs L-29 Delfin HJT-16 Kiran vs Nanchang CJ-6 HJT-16 Kiran vs L-39 Albatros

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-25 Universal?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the T-25 Universal's 300 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-25 Universal?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the T-25 Universal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-25 Universal?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-25 Universal?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the T-25 Universal's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-25 Universal?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the T-25 Universal which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-25 Universal?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.