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HTT-40 vs Yak-52

HTT-40 vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 285 km/h, range 1,000 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,305 kg, built 2 vs 1,815 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
HTT-40 Yak-52
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Yakovlev
First flight 1 June 2016 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2026 1979
Number produced 2 units 1815 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.3 m
Height -- m 2.7 m
Length -- m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 550 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Yak-52?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Yak-52?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Yak-52?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Yak-52?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 47 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.