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HJT-16 Kiran vs NAMC YS-11

HJT-16 Kiran vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 470 km/h, range 615 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 23,500 kg, built 190 vs 182 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL NAMC
First flight 4 September 1964 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1968 1965
Number produced 190 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 32.0 m
Height 3.6 m 9.0 m
Length 10.6 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 615 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or NAMC YS-11?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or NAMC YS-11?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or NAMC YS-11?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.