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.
Picture of T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 12 October 1954
Year of introduction 1957
Number produced 1269 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 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—‰
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—‰

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Photo of T-37 Tweet by US Air Force.