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HTT-40 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
HTT-40 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL KAI
First flight 1 June 2016 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2026 2005
Number produced 2 units 200 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.2 m
Height -- m 4.8 m
Length -- m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Overview

The HTT-40 and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and KAI respectively.

The T-50 Golden Eagle reaches 1,840 km/h — 4.1:1 the HTT-40's 450 km/h. The HTT-40 has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 6,000 m for the HTT-40. At 13,472 kg MTOW, the T-50 Golden Eagle is 4.8:1 the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.

The HTT-40 has been produced in 2 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $12.14M for the HTT-40 vs $25M for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle first flew 14 years before the HTT-40 (2002 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 1,390 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the HTT-40 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the HTT-40 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle entered service first in 2005, 21 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.