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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-5 Brave Eagle

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-5 Brave Eagle at a glance — top speed 695 vs 1,030 km/h, range 615 vs 1,350 km, built 190 vs 17 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
KAI T-5 Brave Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-5 Brave Eagle
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-5 Brave Eagle
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL KAI
First flight 4 September 1964 10 June 2020
Year introduced 1968 2021
Number produced 190 units 17 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.6 m
Length 10.6 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 1030 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 4,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 335 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 53 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 17 units of the T-5 Brave Eagle.