HAL, Hindustan HJT-16 Kiran
Jet Trainer
The HAL HJT-16 Kiran is a single-engine two-seat jet trainer aircraft produced by the Indian manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), operated by the Indian Air Force.
| Crew | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Turbojet Engine | |
| Engine Model | Rolls-Royce Viper 11 | |
| Engine Power | 15,1 kN | 3400 lbf |
| Speed | 695 km/h | 375 kts 432 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 9.144 m | 30.000 ft |
| Range | 615 km | 332 NM 382 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 2.560 kg | 5.644 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 4.235 kg | 9.337 lbs |
| Wing Span | 10,70 m | 35 ft 1 in |
| Wing Area | 19,0 m² | 205 ft² |
| Length | 10,60 m | 34 ft 9 in |
| Height | 3,63 m | 11 ft 11 in |
| First Flight | 04.09.1964 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1968-1989 | |
| Total Production | 258 | |
| ICAO Code | HT16 | |
| Data for (Version) | HAL HJT-16 Kiran IA | |
| Variants | HJT-16 Mk.I, Mk.1A, Mk.II | |
| [Photo-ID: 4517] © Karsten Palt 2012-03-26 | |
 | HAL HJT-16 Kiran Mk.II Indian Air Force Reg.: U-784 Mk II prototype |
| HAL Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum [Bangalore] | |
| [Photo-ID: 4516] © Karsten Palt 2012-03-26 | |
 | HAL HJT-16 Kiran Mk.II Indian Air Force Reg.: U-784 Mk II prototype |
| HAL Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum [Bangalore] | |