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Re: kiran iaf
The HAL HJT-16 Kiran is an Indian two-seat intermediate jet trainer built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Used by the Indian Air Force for intermediate training for pilots trained on the HPT-32 Deepak. The Kiran was designed to meet an Indian air force requirement for an intermediate jet trainer. HAL HJT-16 Kiran Role Intermediate jet trainer National origin India Manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited First flight 4 September 1964 Introduction 1968 Retired 1989 Status In Service Primary users Indian Air Force Indian Navy Number built 190 Specification (Kiran IA) General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 10.60 m (34 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 10.70 m (35 ft 1¼ in) Height: 3.64 m (11 ft 11 in) Wing area: 19.00 m² (204.5 ft²) Empty weight: 2,560 kg (5,644 lb) Max. takeoff weight: 4,235 kg (9,336 lb) Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Viper turbojet, 11.12 kN (2,500 lbf) Performance Maximum speed: 695 km/h (375 knots, 432 mph) at sea level Cruise speed: 324 km/h (175 knots, 201 mph) Stall speed: 145 km/h (92 knots, 106 mph) flaps and landing gear down Endurance: 1 hour 45 min Service ceiling: 30,000 ft (9,150 m) Armament two 500lb (227kg) bombs or two SNEB rocket pods containing seven 68 mm rockets or two pods with 7.62 mm machine guns, or two 50-Imp Gal (226 litre) drop tanks |
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