HTT-40 vs R22

Overview

The HTT-40 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Robinson respectively.

The HTT-40 reaches 450 km/h — 2.4x the R22's 188 km/h. The HTT-40 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 387 km for the R22. The HTT-40 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 2,800 kg MTOW, the HTT-40 is 4.5x the R22's 621 kg.

The HTT-40 has been produced in 2 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $12.14M for the HTT-40 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 41 years before the HTT-40 (1975 vs 2016).

Indian basic trainer aircraft, introduced in 2016, used primarily for basic flight training within the Indian Air Force.
HAL HTT-40 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL
First flight 1 June 2016
Year introduced 2023
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $12.1 million

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Robinson R22 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
Wingspan 11.0 m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 450 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW

R22

Wingspan 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m
Length 8.8 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h
Operational range 387 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg
Empty weight 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or R22?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or R22?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or R22?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or R22?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the HTT-40 or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or R22?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 44 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.