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HJT-16 Kiran vs TB-30 Epsilon

HJT-16 Kiran vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 695 vs 356 km/h, range 615 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,250 kg, built 190 vs 19 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Socata
First flight 4 September 1964 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1968 1984
Number produced 190 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 7.9 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 10.6 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or TB-30 Epsilon?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 339 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or TB-30 Epsilon?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or TB-30 Epsilon?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or TB-30 Epsilon?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or TB-30 Epsilon?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or TB-30 Epsilon?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.