HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS (HAL)
| Manufacturer | Max TD | WS | FL | Max RF | Max Kts/Mach | Max OC | C |
| Kiran Mk.II Trainer turbofan/jet-powered | 18.68kN | 10.7 | 10.6 | 780 | M 0.58 | 30,000 | 2 |
| 1 x Rolls-Royce Orpheus 70105 Turbojet | |||||||
| Range at 29,000ft or 510km at 9,840ft |
Abbreviations: PWR-Power, Max TD-Thrust dry, Max TR-Thrust re-heat, WS-Wingspan, FL-Fuselage length, Max RF-Max range (km), H-Hardpoints, Max OC-Max Operating Ceiling, Max Pay.-Max Payload, C-Crew, P-Pax, Max WLE-Max Load External (warload) (kg), E-Endurance, CR Max PNR-Combat Radius Max Payload No-Refuel.
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Kiran II
The Kiran II is an improved derivative of the Kiran I, jet trainer, with a strengthened wing with four hardpoints for a variety of stores. A Rolls-Royce Orpheus turbojet replaced the R-R Viper II fitted to the Kiran I, which was first flown in 1964.
The Indian air force is believed to have around 170 Kiran I/II still in service. It has been seeking a replacement for over a decade, with the BAe Hawk and the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet as the original contenders. The most likely replacement appears to be the MAPO MIG-AT jet trainer now in development, which could be licence produced in India.
Source: Flight International
