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HTT-40 vs T-6 Texan II

HTT-40 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 450 vs 585 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 2,858 kg, built 2 vs 850 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
HTT-40 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Beechcraft
First flight 1 June 2016 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2026 2001
Number produced 2 units 850 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $4.3 million
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.2 m
Height -- m 3.3 m
Length -- m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the HTT-40 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the HTT-40's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or T-6 Texan II?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 25 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.