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HTT-40 vs T-67 Firefly

HTT-40 vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 450 vs 282 km/h, range 1,000 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,157 kg, built 2 vs 250 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
HTT-40 T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Slingsby
First flight 1 June 2016 12 March 1974
Year introduced 2026 1974
Number produced 2 units 250 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $500K
Wing area -- m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.7 m
Height -- m 2.4 m
Length -- m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 753 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or T-67 Firefly?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or T-67 Firefly?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or T-67 Firefly?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or T-67 Firefly?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or T-67 Firefly?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 52 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.