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HTT-40 vs SW-4 Puszczyk

HTT-40 vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 450 vs 260 km/h, range 1,000 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,800 kg, built 2 vs 40 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
HTT-40 SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL-Świdnik
First flight 1 June 2016 29 October 1996
Year introduced 2026 2002
Number produced 2 units 40 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $700K
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.0 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length -- m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 790 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk entered service first in 2002, 24 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has been produced in greater numbers with 40 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.