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HAL HJT-16 Kiran Mk.1/1A

The HAL HJT-16 Kiran is a two-seat basic jet trainer built by Hindustan Aeronautics. Used for intermediate training for pilots who had finished basic flying training on the HPT-32 Deepak.

The first aircraft powered by the Rolls Royce Viper Mk 11 was flown for the first time on the 4 September 1964. The production aircraft was designated the Kiran I, and first deliveries from a pre-production batch were delivered to the Indian Air Force in March 1968. Later production aircraft were fitted with hardpoints under each wing for weapon training (as the Kiran IA. A total of 190 aircraft were built. An improved version powered by a 3,400 lbf (15,000 N) thrust Bristol-Siddeley Orpheus engine and improved weapon-carrying capability was designated the Kiran II and was delivered from 1983.

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Prototype in Flight
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Prototype in Flight

An early photograph of the Kiran prototype in flight. The early version can be distinguished by the 'slider' canopy. The

Date: 06 Jun 10
Views: 652

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Kiran Mk.1s with the Navy
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Kiran Mk.1s with the Navy

Two early production Kirans - with the Indian Navy, but still featuring the 'U' serial on the tail fins.

Date: 27 Jan 08
Views: 943
Serial: U686, U687
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh

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Three Kiran IAs [U795,U814,U844 and U845] in formation.
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Three Kiran IAs [U795,U814,U844 and U845] in formation.

Three Kiran IAs [U795,U814,U844 and U845] flying somewhere near Bidar.

Date: 01 Apr 06
Views: 1681
Serial: U795, U814, U844, U845
Unit: Air Force Academy
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Early Production Kirans at Bangalore
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Early Production Kirans at Bangalore

Four early production Kirans [U674, U676, U677 & U678] just off the production line at HAL factory in Bangalore.

Date: 22 Mar 06
Views: 1448
Serial: U674, U676, U677 & U678
Unit: HAL
Copyright: HAL

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Kiran U703 over Farnborough, UK
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Kiran U703 over Farnborough, UK

Kiran U-703 was an example that visited Farnborough Air Show in 1972. The photograph was taken during the Farnborough Air show in UK, Sept 72 by Adrian Balch.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1462
Serial: U703
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Adrian Balch

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Kiran U703 over Farnborough, UK
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Kiran U703 over Farnborough, UK

Kiran U-703 was an example that visited Farnborough Air Show in 1972. The photograph was taken during the Farnborough Air show in UK, Sept 72 by Adrian Balch.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1087
Serial: U703
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Adrian Balch

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Kiran Mk 1A in Flight
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Kiran Mk 1A in Flight

U-777 is a Mk.1A version of the Kiran trainer. The Mark 1A saw the addition of hard points under the wings to enable it to carry ordnance. The Mk.1A variant is fitted with a gun sight.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1442
Serial: U777
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh Chopra

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At HAL in Bangalore
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At HAL in Bangalore

A Mk.1 variant [U753] at HAL's facility in Bangalore. The Mk.1 entered IAF service in 1968.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1437
Serial: U753
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh Chopra

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Kiran at Aero India 96
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Kiran at Aero India 96

A colourful Mk.1A - HAL's demonstration aircraft - on display at Aero India 1996.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1125
Unit: HAL
Copyright: HAL

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Kirans at AFS Bidar
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Kirans at AFS Bidar

Line up of HJT-16 Kiran Mk.1s at the Bidar Air Force Academy.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1464
Serial: U845
Unit: Air Force Academy

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Classic Mark 1
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Classic Mark 1

An Mk.1 [U734] at the Dundigal Air Force Academy displayed in in 2001

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1138
Serial: U734
Unit: Air Force Academy
Copyright: Jagan Pillarisetti

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Kiran Trainer first prototype
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Kiran Trainer first prototype

The first Kiran trainer prototype U327 (c/n JT01) built by HAL. It first flew on 4th September 1964 and featured a sliding canopy (as opposed to the upward opening 'clam shell' canopy of the final variants.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1694
Serial: U327
Unit: HAL
Copyright: HAL

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