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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-39 Sabreliner

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 695 vs 885 km/h, range 615 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 8,056 kg, built 190 vs 200 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL North American
First flight 4 September 1964 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1968 1962
Number produced 190 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 13.6 m
Height 3.6 m 4.9 m
Length 10.6 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 615 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 6 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.