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HTT-40 vs Jet Provost

HTT-40 vs Jet Provost at a glance — top speed 450 vs 707 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,445 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 4,173 kg.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
HTT-40 Jet Provost
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL BAC
First flight 1 June 2016 26 June 1954
Year introduced 2026 1955
Number produced 2 units N/A
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.8 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length -- m 10.4 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 707 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,445 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,217 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 71 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.