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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-45 Goshawk

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 695 vs 1,038 km/h, range 615 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 6,387 kg, built 190 vs 221 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL McDonnell Douglas
First flight 4 September 1964 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1968 1992
Number produced 190 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.4 m
Height 3.6 m 4.1 m
Length 10.6 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-45 Goshawk?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 24 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.