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HTT-40 vs Pilatus PC-9

HTT-40 vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 593 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 3,200 kg, built 2 vs 265 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
HTT-40 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pilatus
First flight 1 June 2016 7 May 1984
Year introduced 2026 1987
Number produced 2 units 265 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.2 m
Height -- m 3.3 m
Length -- m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 39 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.