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HTT-40 vs MB-339

HTT-40 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 898 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 5,897 kg, built 2 vs 230 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
HTT-40 MB-339
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aermacchi
First flight 1 June 2016 12 August 1976
Year introduced 2026 1979
Number produced 2 units 230 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.9 m
Height -- m 3.6 m
Length -- m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 448 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 47 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.