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HTT-40 vs Pilatus PC-21

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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Specifications
HTT-40 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pilatus
First flight 1 June 2016 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2026 2008
Number produced 2 units 211 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $9 million
Wing area -- m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.1 m
Height -- m 3.8 m
Length -- m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The HTT-40 and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the HTT-40 vs 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21. The HTT-40 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 6,000 m for the HTT-40.

The HTT-40 has been produced in 2 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. Unit cost is $12.14M for the HTT-40 vs $9M for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 first flew 14 years before the HTT-40 (2002 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-21?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-21 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 18 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.