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Gulfstream G550 vs HTT-40

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 HTT-40
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream HAL
First flight 1 January 2003 1 June 2016
Year introduced 2004 2026
Number produced 600 units 2 units
Average unit price $62 million $12.1 million
Wing area 106.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 11.0 m
Height 7.7 m -- m
Length 29.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 2,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the HTT-40 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and HAL respectively.

The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 2.1:1 the HTT-40's 450 km/h. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,000 km for the HTT-40. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 6,000 m for the HTT-40. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 15:1 the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 2 for the HTT-40. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $12.14M for the HTT-40. The Gulfstream G550 first flew 13 years before the HTT-40 (2003 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or HTT-40?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 491 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or HTT-40?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or HTT-40?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or HTT-40?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or HTT-40?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or HTT-40?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the HTT-40 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or HTT-40?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 22 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or HTT-40?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.