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HTT-40 vs L-39 Albatros

HTT-40 vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 450 vs 750 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 4,700 kg, built 2 vs 2,900 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
HTT-40 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aero
First flight 1 June 2016 4 November 1968
Year introduced 2026 1972
Number produced 2 units 2900 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $1 million
Wing area -- m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.5 m
Height -- m 4.8 m
Length -- m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or L-39 Albatros?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 54 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.