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HTT-40 Basic Flying Trainer

HTT-40 model at the HAL pavilion at Aero India 2011
HTT-40 model at the HAL pavilion at Aero India 2011

Introduction

HAL is developing the HTT-40, powered by a turbo prop engine, as a replacement for the piston engined HPT-32 Deepak aircraft for Basic Flying Training.

Engine problems have resulted in the Deepaks being grounded by the IAF.

At a Glance

The dimensions for HTT-40 are as follows.

Length: 11.3m
Wing Span: 11m (36ft)
Max T/0 Weight: 2,800kg (6,170lb)
Max Speed: 243kt (450km/h)
Max Altitude: 19,700ft

Meanwhile, the IAF is continuing its procurement for a HPT-32 replacement. Please see the project Basic Trainer for IAF.
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