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HJT-16 Kiran vs Yak-130 Mitten

HJT-16 Kiran vs Yak-130 Mitten at a glance — top speed 695 vs 1,060 km/h, range 615 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 10,290 kg, built 190 vs 186 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Yak-130 Mitten
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Yakovlev
First flight 4 September 1964 26 May 1996
Year introduced 1968 2010
Number produced 190 units 186 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.8 m
Height 3.6 m 4.8 m
Length 10.6 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 615 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 10,290 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 2,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 695 km/h, a difference of 365 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-130 Mitten?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 42 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-130 Mitten?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.