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HTT-40 vs PZL-130 Orlik

HTT-40 vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 450 vs 550 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 2,950 kg, built 2 vs 59 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
HTT-40 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL
First flight 1 June 2016 24 October 1983
Year introduced 2026 1994
Number produced 2 units 59 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.0 m
Height -- m 3.5 m
Length -- m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 32 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in greater numbers with 59 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.