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HJT-16 Kiran vs Yak-11 Moose

HJT-16 Kiran vs Yak-11 Moose at a glance — top speed 695 vs 465 km/h, range 615 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 2,500 kg, built 190 vs 4,566 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-11 Moose
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Yak-11 Moose
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Yakovlev
First flight 4 September 1964 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1968 1946
Number produced 190 units 4566 units
Average unit price -- $30K
Wing area 19.0 m² 15.4 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.4 m
Height 3.6 m 3.3 m
Length 10.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 465 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 2,500 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 419 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-11 Moose?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-11 Moose?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-11 Moose?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-11 Moose?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 22 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.