HAL Kiran
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The HAL HJT-16 Kiran (Ray of Light) is an Indian two-seat basic jet trainer built by Hindustan Aeronautics. Used by the Indian Air Force for intermediate training for pilots trained on the HPT-32 Deepak. It is used by the Indian Air Force aerobatic team Surya Kiran and Indian naval aerobatic team Sagar Pawans.

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Made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

The HAL Kiran is an intermediate jet trainer suited for pilots who have already trained in the HPT-32 Deepak. Variant Kiran Mk.1 : Two-seat basic jet trainer.Kiran Mk.3
More Users
Indian Navy
Height Main
3.64 m
Height Alt
363.22
Stall Speed Main
145.0
Engine(jet)
Armstrong Siddeley Viper
Length Alt
1059.1799999999998
Max Takeoff Weight Main
4235.0
Thrust Main
11.12
Jet Or Prop
jet
Max Speed Alt
25920.0
Stall Speed More
flaps and landing gear down
Endurance
6300.0
Introduced
1968
Max Speed Main
695.0
Max Speed More
at sea level
Cruise Speed Main
324.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
9336.0
Ceiling Main
30000.0
Number Built
190
Crew
2
Type of jet
turbojet
Thrust Alt
2500
Armament
457.2
Cruise Speed Alt
12060.0
Area Main
19.00 m²
Primary user
Indian Air Force
Span Alt
35
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Manufacturer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Status
In Service
First Flight
1964
Number Of Jets
1
Span Main
10.70 m
Stall Speed Alt
6360.0
Empty Weight Alt
5644.0
Length Main
10.60 m
Area Alt
204.5
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Empty Weight Main
2560.0
Ceiling Alt
9
150 m
Category
HAL aircraft
Indian military trainer aircraft 1960-1969

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