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 | $-- 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—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m |
| Height | 3.3 m |
| Length | 10.2 m |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h 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—‰ |