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HJT-16 Kiran vs TS-11 Iskra

HJT-16 Kiran vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 695 vs 720 km/h, range 615 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 3,840 kg, built 190 vs 424 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL Mielec
First flight 4 September 1964 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1968 1964
Number produced 190 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.1 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 10.6 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-11 Iskra?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 4 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.