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HTT-40 vs Robinson R44 Raven

HTT-40 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 450 vs 240 km/h, range 1,000 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,134 kg, built 2 vs 6,331 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Specifications
HTT-40 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Robinson
First flight 1 June 2016 31 March 1990
Year introduced 2026 1993
Number produced 2 units 6331 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $600K
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.0 m
Height -- m 3.3 m
Length -- m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 560 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 33 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.