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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-67 Firefly

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 695 vs 282 km/h, range 615 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,157 kg, built 190 vs 250 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Slingsby
First flight 4 September 1964 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1968 1974
Number produced 190 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 19.0 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.7 m
Height 3.6 m 2.4 m
Length 10.6 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 615 km 753 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-67 Firefly?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 413 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a longer range at 753 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-67 Firefly?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-67 Firefly?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-67 Firefly?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-67 Firefly?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 6 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.