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HTT-40 vs M-346 Master

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
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Specifications
HTT-40 M-346 Master
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aermacchi
First flight 1 June 2016 15 July 2004
Year introduced 2026 2015
Number produced 2 units 92 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $40 million
Wing area -- m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.7 m
Height -- m 4.8 m
Length -- m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Overview

The HTT-40 and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Aermacchi respectively.

The M-346 Master reaches 1,092 km/h — 2.4:1 the HTT-40's 450 km/h. The HTT-40 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The M-346 Master operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 6,000 m for the HTT-40. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the M-346 Master is 3.4:1 the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.

The HTT-40 has been produced in 2 units vs 92 for the M-346 Master. Unit cost is $12.14M for the HTT-40 vs $40M for the M-346 Master. The M-346 Master first flew 12 years before the HTT-40 (2004 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 642 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the HTT-40 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the HTT-40 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master 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 M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.