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HTT-40 vs T-7 Red Hawk

HTT-40 vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 450 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 5,500 kg, built 2 vs 2 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
HTT-40 T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Boeing
First flight 1 June 2016 20 December 2016
Year introduced 2026 2028
Number produced 2 units 2 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $22 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.0 m
Height -- m 4.0 m
Length -- m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk 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-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the HTT-40 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The HTT-40 entered service first in 2026, 2 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or T-7 Red Hawk?
Both the HTT-40 and T-7 Red Hawk have been produced in equal numbers with 2 units each.