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HJT-16 Kiran vs Yak-52

HJT-16 Kiran vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 285 km/h, range 615 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,305 kg, built 190 vs 1,815 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Yak-52
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Yakovlev
First flight 4 September 1964 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1968 1979
Number produced 190 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.3 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 10.6 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 615 km 550 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-52?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 410 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-52?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a longer range at 615 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-52?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-52?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-52?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-52?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 11 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.