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Hürjet vs Tejas

TAI Hürjet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürjet
HAL Tejas combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Tejas
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Specifications
Hürjet Tejas
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI HAL
First flight 25 April 2023 4 January 2001
Year introduced -- 2015
Number produced N/A 38 units
Average unit price -- $26 million
Wing area 25.0 m² 38.4 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.4 m
Length 13.6 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1487 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 1,960 km 739 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 78 kN 1 x 8,600 kgf
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Overview

The Hürjet is a Military Training Aircraft built by TAI, while the Tejas is a Combat Aircraft by HAL.

Top speed is 1,487 km/h for the Hürjet vs 2,220 km/h for the Tejas. The Hürjet has an operational range of 1,960 km vs 739 km for the Tejas. The Tejas operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 14,000 m for the Hürjet.

The Tejas first flew 22 years before the Hürjet (2001 vs 2023).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürjet or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Hürjet's 1,487 km/h, a difference of 733 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürjet or Tejas?
The Hürjet has a longer range at 1,960 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürjet or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Hürjet's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürjet or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the Hürjet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürjet or Tejas?
The Hürjet is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.