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