EMB 312 Tucano vs HTT-40

Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the HTT-40 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and HAL respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 450 km/h for the HTT-40. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,000 km for the HTT-40. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 6,000 m for the HTT-40.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 2 for the HTT-40. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $12.14M for the HTT-40. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 36 years before the HTT-40 (1980 vs 2016).

Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iranโ€“Iraq war.
Embraer EMB 312 Tucano Training profile drawing
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 16 August 1980
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 624 units
Average unit price $1.7 million
Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force.
HAL HTT-40 Training profile drawing
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL
First flight 1 June 2016
Year introduced 2023
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $12.1 million
Wing area 19.4 mยฒ
Wingspan 11.1 m โ—‰
Height 3.4 m
Length 9.9 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h โ—‰
Operational range 1,916 km โ—‰
Service ceiling 9,145 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 1,870 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW โ—‰
Wing area -- mยฒ
Wingspan 11.0 m โ—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 450 km/h โ—‰
Operational range 1,000 km โ—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 2,000 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW โ—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or HTT-40?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or HTT-40?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or HTT-40?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or HTT-40?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or HTT-40?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or HTT-40?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 40 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or HTT-40?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.