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HJT-16 Kiran vs HPT-32 Deepak

HJT-16 Kiran vs HPT-32 Deepak at a glance — top speed 695 vs 281 km/h, range 615 vs 1,400 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,322 kg.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
HAL HPT-32 Deepak military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HPT-32 Deepak
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran HPT-32 Deepak
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL HAL
First flight 4 September 1964 6 January 1977
Year introduced 1968 1984
Number produced 190 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.5 m
Height 3.6 m 2.9 m
Length 10.6 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 615 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,322 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,034 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HJT-16 Kiran or HPT-32 Deepak?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 281 km/h, a difference of 414 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or HPT-32 Deepak?
The HPT-32 Deepak has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or HPT-32 Deepak?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or HPT-32 Deepak?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 1,322 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or HPT-32 Deepak?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the HPT-32 Deepak's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or HPT-32 Deepak?
The HJT-16 Kiran entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the HPT-32 Deepak which entered service in 1984.