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HTT-40 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
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Specifications
HTT-40 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pilatus
First flight 1 June 2016 12 April 1966
Year introduced 2023 1978
Number produced 2 units 618 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $1.5 million
Wing area -- m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.4 m
Height -- m 3.2 m
Length -- m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The HTT-40 and the PC-7 Turbo Trainer are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the HTT-40 vs 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The HTT-40 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 1,200 km for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 6,000 m for the HTT-40.

The HTT-40 has been produced in 2 units vs 618 for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. Unit cost is $12.14M for the HTT-40 vs $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 50 years before the HTT-40 (1966 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the HTT-40 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 45 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.