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HJT-16 Kiran vs T-7 Red Hawk

HJT-16 Kiran vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 695 vs 1,300 km/h, range 615 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 5,500 kg, built 190 vs 2 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Boeing
First flight 4 September 1964 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1968 2028
Number produced 190 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $22 million
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.0 m
Length 10.6 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 605 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-7 Red Hawk?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 60 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or T-7 Red Hawk?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.