HAL HTT-40
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| First flight | 1 June 2016 |
| Year of introduction | |
| Number produced | 2 units |
Description
The HAL HTT-40 is a military training aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force. Designed to replace the aging HPT-32 Deepak trainers, the HTT-40 underwent a comprehensive development process aimed at addressing critical training needs. The aircraft features a conventional piston engine design and a tandem cockpit arrangement, facilitating effective training of military pilots. It has been designed to meet the demands of a variety of training missions, including basic flight training, aerobatics, instrument flying, and navigation. With its anticipated deployment in the Indian Air Force, the HAL HTT-40 is expected to enhance pilot training capabilities.
Technical specifications
| Version: HTT-40 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h (280 mph) |
| Service ceiling | 6000 m (19685 ft) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2800 kg (6173 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turboprop Garrett-Honeywell TPE331-12B delivering 708 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
India | 0 (+106) | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.