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HTT-40 vs T-38 Talon

HTT-40 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 450 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 5,670 kg, built 2 vs 1,189 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
HTT-40 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Northrop
First flight 1 June 2016 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2026 1961
Number produced 2 units 1189 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 7.7 m
Height -- m 3.9 m
Length -- m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 931 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 65 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.