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HTT-40 vs Robinson R22

HTT-40 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 188 km/h, range 1,000 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 621 kg, built 2 vs 4,600 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
HTT-40 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Robinson
First flight 1 June 2016 28 August 1975
Year introduced 2026 1979
Number produced 2 units 4600 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $400K
Wingspan 11.0 m 7.7 m
Height -- m 2.5 m
Length -- m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 387 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Robinson R22?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Robinson R22?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Robinson R22?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Robinson R22?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or Robinson R22?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 entered service first in 1979, 47 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.