HJT-16 Kiran vs Zlin Z 42
HJT-16 Kiran vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 230 km/h, range 615 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 920 kg, built 190 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
HJT-16 Kiran |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇳 India |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
HAL |
Zlin |
| First flight |
4 September 1964 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
1968 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
190 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
19.0 m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.7 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
3.6 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
10.6 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
695 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
615 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,144 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,235 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,560 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 1,134 kgf
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 42?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 465 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 42?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a longer range at 615 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 42?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 42?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 42?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 42?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 2 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 42?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
