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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-2 Buckeye

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 695 vs 838 km/h, range 615 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 5,931 kg, built 190 vs 529 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL North American
First flight 4 September 1964 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1968 1959
Number produced 190 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.6 m
Height 3.6 m 4.5 m
Length 10.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 9 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.