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HTT-40 vs KT-100

HTT-40 vs KT-100 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 389 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,900 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,633 kg, built 2 vs 23 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Specifications
HTT-40 KT-100
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL KAI
First flight 1 June 2016 20 July 2011
Year introduced 2026 2015
Number produced 2 units 23 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $570K
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.3 m
Height -- m 2.7 m
Length -- m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 389 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,900 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,304 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,089 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 235 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or KT-100?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or KT-100?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or KT-100?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or KT-100?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or KT-100?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or KT-100?
The KT-100 entered service first in 2015, 11 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or KT-100?
The KT-100 has been produced in greater numbers with 23 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.