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HTT-40 vs T-45 Goshawk

HTT-40 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 450 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 6,387 kg, built 2 vs 221 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
HTT-40 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL McDonnell Douglas
First flight 1 June 2016 16 April 1988
Year introduced 2026 1992
Number produced 2 units 221 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $21 million
Wing area -- m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.4 m
Height -- m 4.1 m
Length -- m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 588 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the HTT-40 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 34 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.