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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-50 Golden Eagle

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 695 vs 1,840 km/h, range 615 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 13,472 kg, built 190 vs 200 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL KAI
First flight 4 September 1964 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1968 2005
Number produced 190 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.2 m
Height 3.6 m 4.8 m
Length 10.6 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 1,145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 37 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.