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HJT-16 Kiran vs Yak-152

HJT-16 Kiran vs Yak-152 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 500 km/h, range 615 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,490 kg, built 190 vs 4 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Yakovlev Yak-152 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-152
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Yak-152
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Yakovlev
First flight 4 September 1964 29 September 2016
Year introduced 1968 --
Number produced 190 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 8.8 m
Height 3.6 m 2.5 m
Length 10.6 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,490 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 370 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-152?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Yak-152's 500 km/h, a difference of 195 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-152?
The Yak-152 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-152?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Yak-152's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-152?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Yak-152's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-152?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Yak-152's 7.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-152?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-152.