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HTT-40 vs TS-11 Iskra

HTT-40 vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 450 vs 720 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 3,840 kg, built 2 vs 424 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
HTT-40 TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL Mielec
First flight 1 June 2016 5 February 1960
Year introduced 2026 1964
Number produced 2 units 424 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.1 m
Height -- m 3.5 m
Length -- m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 270 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 62 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.