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HTT-40 vs TB-30 Epsilon

HTT-40 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 450 vs 356 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,250 kg, built 2 vs 19 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
HTT-40 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Socata
First flight 1 June 2016 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2026 1984
Number produced 2 units 19 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $1 million
Wing area -- m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 7.9 m
Height -- m 2.7 m
Length -- m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 42 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has been produced in greater numbers with 19 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.