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Hawk vs HTT-40

Hawk vs HTT-40 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 450 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 2,800 kg, built 1,000 vs 2 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Specifications
Hawk HTT-40
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace HAL
First flight 21 August 1974 1 June 2016
Year introduced 1976 2026
Number produced 1000 units 2 units
Average unit price $18 million $12.1 million
Wing area 16.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 11.0 m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 11.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 2,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or HTT-40?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 578 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or HTT-40?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or HTT-40?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or HTT-40?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or HTT-40?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the HTT-40 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or HTT-40?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 50 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or HTT-40?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.