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HTT-40 vs T-28 Trojan

HTT-40 vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 450 vs 552 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 3,856 kg, built 2 vs 1,948 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
HTT-40 T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL North American
First flight 1 June 2016 24 September 1949
Year introduced 2026 1950
Number produced 2 units 1948 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 12.2 m
Height -- m 3.9 m
Length -- m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 76 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.