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