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HJT-16 Kiran vs Tecnam P2002

HJT-16 Kiran vs Tecnam P2002 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 250 km/h, range 615 vs 1,092 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 598 kg.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Tecnam P2002 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2002
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Tecnam P2002
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Tecnam
First flight 4 September 1964 --
Year introduced 1968 2002
Number produced 190 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 11.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 8.6 m
Height 3.6 m 2.4 m
Length 10.6 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,092 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 3,995 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 598 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 331 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 74 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Tecnam P2002?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h, a difference of 445 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Tecnam P2002?
The Tecnam P2002 has a longer range at 1,092 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Tecnam P2002?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Tecnam P2002?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Tecnam P2002?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Tecnam P2002's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Tecnam P2002?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 34 years before the Tecnam P2002 which entered service in 2002.