MB-326K vs HJT-16 Kiran
| Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 10 December 1957 |
| Year of introduction | 1962 |
| Number produced | 800 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 19.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 806 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,765 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,237 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,134 kgf â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |