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AW169 vs HTT-40

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
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Specifications
AW169 HTT-40
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland HAL
First flight 10 May 2012 1 June 2016
Year introduced 2015 2026
Number produced 130 units 2 units
Average unit price $9 million $12.1 million
Wingspan 12.1 m 11.0 m
Height 4.5 m -- m
Length 14.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 820 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 2,850 kg 2,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 750 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The AW169 and the HTT-40 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and HAL respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 450 km/h for the HTT-40. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 1,000 km for the HTT-40. The HTT-40 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 2 for the HTT-40. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $12.14M for the HTT-40. The AW169 first flew 4 years before the HTT-40 (2012 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 144 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or HTT-40?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or HTT-40?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the AW169 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or HTT-40?
The AW169 entered service first in 2015, 11 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or HTT-40?
The AW169 has been produced in greater numbers with 130 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.