HTT-40 vs PC-9
| Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 1 June 2016 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $12.1 million |
| Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 16.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m |
| Height | 3.3 m |
| Length | 10.2 m |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the HTT-40 or PC-9?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the HTT-40 or PC-9?
The PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.