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HTT-40 vs Kawasaki T-4

HTT-40 vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 7,500 kg, built 2 vs 200 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
HTT-40 Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Kawasaki
First flight 1 June 2016 29 July 1985
Year introduced 2026 1988
Number produced 2 units 200 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.9 m
Height -- m 4.6 m
Length -- m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 588 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 38 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.