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HTT-40 vs P180 Avanti

HTT-40 vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 450 vs 732 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 5,489 kg, built 2 vs 246 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
HTT-40 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Piaggio
First flight 1 June 2016 26 September 1986
Year introduced 2026 1990
Number produced 2 units 246 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $7.7 million
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 4.0 m
Length -- m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 282 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or P180 Avanti?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 36 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.