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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 695 vs 590 km/h, range 615 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 5,057 kg, built 190 vs 52 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL AIDC
First flight 4 September 1964 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1968 1976
Number produced 190 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 12.2 m
Height 3.6 m 3.7 m
Length 10.6 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 615 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 8 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.