HJT-16 Kiran vs T-37 Tweet
| Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 190 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American jet trainer, notable for its Cold War-era inception, extensively used for pilot training and counter-insurgency role. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 12 October 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1269 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 19.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,235 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,560 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,134 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 684 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 11,948 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,980 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,840 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 465 kgf â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of T-37 Tweet by US Air Force.