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HTT-40 vs Pilatus PC-24

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
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Specifications
HTT-40 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pilatus
First flight 1 June 2016 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2026 2018
Number produced 2 units 100 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $12 million
Wing area -- m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 17.0 m
Height -- m 5.3 m
Length -- m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Overview

The HTT-40 and the Pilatus PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the HTT-40 vs 787 km/h for the Pilatus PC-24. The HTT-40 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 3,700 km for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 6,000 m for the HTT-40. At 8,005 kg MTOW, the Pilatus PC-24 is 2.9:1 the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.

The HTT-40 has been produced in 2 units vs 100 for the Pilatus PC-24. Unit cost is $12.14M for the HTT-40 vs $12M for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-24 first flew 1 years before the HTT-40 (2015 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 337 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-24?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-24 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 entered service first in 2018, 8 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.