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HTT-40 vs PA-44 Seminole

HTT-40 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 450 vs 311 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,724 kg, built 2 vs 926 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
HTT-40 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Piper
First flight 1 June 2016 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2026 1979
Number produced 2 units 926 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $600K
Wing area -- m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.8 m
Height -- m 2.6 m
Length -- m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or PA-44 Seminole?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 139 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or PA-44 Seminole?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or PA-44 Seminole?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or PA-44 Seminole?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole 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 PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.