HJT-16 Kiran vs TS-11 Iskra
| 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 of introduction | 1968 |
| Number produced | 190 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 5 February 1960 |
| Year of introduction | 1964 |
| Number produced | 424 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 | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,840 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,560 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,000 kgf â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of TS-11 Iskra by Tupungato.