HAL Kiran

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The HAL HJT-16 Kiran is an intermediate jet trainer suited for pilots who have already trained in the HPT-32 Deepak. It is the aircraft currently being used by the Indian Air Force aerobatic team Surya Kiran and Indian naval acrobatic team Sagar Pawans

[edit] Variant

  • Kiran Mk.I : Two-seat basic jet trainer powered by a Rolls Royce Viper turbo-jet engine.
  • Kiran Mk.IA : Two-seat basic jet trainer with armament capability and a Rolls Royce Orpheus engine
  • Kiran Mk.II : Improved version with four hardpoints and integral twin 7.62mm machine guns in nose.


Kiran is a common name in India, meaning of Kiran is Rays of light, specially form Sun,

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[edit] Replacement

Kiran will be replaced with the new HAL HJT-36 trainer undergoing flight trials. The Indian Air Force has already placed orders for 12 such aircraft to replace the Kiran's used by the Surya Kiran team.

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