Aircraft HTT-40

10pointer20 Oct, 2022Education

10POINTER- The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 is set to be unveiled during the 12th edition of the DefExpo. Key-points The indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is developed and manufactured by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The trainer aircraft is expected to be unveiled at the India Pavilion during the DefExpo 2022. The HAL and Indian Air Force will finalize a contract for 70 HTT-40s during the event. The aircraft will be powered by the TPE331-12 family of engines developed by Honeywell International Inc. This enables the trainer aircraft to quickly accelerate, consume lesser fuel, and increase reliability and flexibility to conduct a wide range of training missions.