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HTT-40 vs Zlin Z 43

HTT-40 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 235 km/h, range 1,000 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,350 kg, built 2 vs 144 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
HTT-40 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Zlin
First flight 1 June 2016 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2026 1972
Number produced 2 units 144 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $100K
Wing area -- m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.8 m
Height -- m 2.9 m
Length -- m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 610 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 43?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 43?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 43?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 43?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 43?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 54 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.