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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-35 Pillan

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-35 Pillan at a glance — top speed 695 vs 311 km/h, range 615 vs 1,093 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,338 kg, built 190 vs 154 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-35 Pillan
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇱 Chile
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL ENAER
First flight 4 September 1964 6 March 1981
Year introduced 1968 1984
Number produced 190 units 154 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 13.7 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 8.8 m
Height 3.6 m 2.6 m
Length 10.6 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,093 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,840 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,338 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 930 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-35 Pillan?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 384 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan has a longer range at 1,093 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-35 Pillan?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-35 Pillan?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-35 Pillan?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-35 Pillan?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-35 Pillan?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.