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HTT-40 vs IAR-823

HTT-40 vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 310 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,500 kg, built 2 vs 80 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
HTT-40 IAR-823
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL IAR
First flight 1 June 2016 10 June 1973
Year introduced 2026 1974
Number produced 2 units 80 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.0 m
Height -- m 2.5 m
Length -- m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or IAR-823?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or IAR-823?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or IAR-823?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 52 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.