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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-6 Texan II

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 695 vs 585 km/h, range 615 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 2,858 kg, built 190 vs 850 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Beechcraft
First flight 4 September 1964 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1968 2001
Number produced 190 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.2 m
Height 3.6 m 3.3 m
Length 10.6 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-6 Texan II?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-6 Texan II?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-6 Texan II?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-6 Texan II?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 33 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.