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HJT-16 Kiran vs Zlin Z 43

HJT-16 Kiran vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 695 vs 235 km/h, range 615 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,350 kg, built 190 vs 144 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Zlin
First flight 4 September 1964 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1968 1972
Number produced 190 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 19.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.8 m
Height 3.6 m 2.9 m
Length 10.6 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 615 km 610 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 43?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 43?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a longer range at 615 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 43?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 43?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 43?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 43?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 4 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or Zlin Z 43?
The HJT-16 Kiran has been produced in greater numbers with 190 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.