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HTT-40 vs MB-326K

HTT-40 vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 450 vs 806 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 3,765 kg, built 2 vs 800 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
HTT-40 MB-326K
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aermacchi
First flight 1 June 2016 10 December 1957
Year introduced 2026 1962
Number produced 2 units 800 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.6 m
Height -- m 3.7 m
Length -- m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,237 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 MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 356 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 64 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.