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. | |
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| 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 |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
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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.