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HTT-40 vs SAAB 105

HTT-40 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 970 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 4,635 kg, built 2 vs 192 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
HTT-40 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Saab
First flight 1 June 2016 29 June 1963
Year introduced 2026 1967
Number produced 2 units 192 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.5 m
Height -- m 2.7 m
Length -- m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 59 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.