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HTT-40 vs NAMC YS-11

HTT-40 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 470 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 23,500 kg, built 2 vs 182 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
HTT-40 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL NAMC
First flight 1 June 2016 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2026 1965
Number produced 2 units 182 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $2.2 million
Wing area -- m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 32.0 m
Height -- m 9.0 m
Length -- m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or NAMC YS-11?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 61 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.