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The '''Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40''' aircraft project is a [[Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd]] (HAL) proposal for an indigenous replacement for the [[Indian Air Force]]'s retired [[HPT-32 Deepak]] as a basic trainer.<ref>[http://indiadefenceonline.com/1146/hal-offers-new-basic-trainer-to-air-force HAL Offers New Basic Trainer to Air Force] {{ |
The '''Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40''' aircraft project is a [[Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd]] (HAL) proposal for an indigenous replacement for the [[Indian Air Force]]'s retired [[HPT-32 Deepak]] as a basic trainer.<ref>[http://indiadefenceonline.com/1146/hal-offers-new-basic-trainer-to-air-force HAL Offers New Basic Trainer to Air Force] {{wayback|url=http://indiadefenceonline.com/1146/hal-offers-new-basic-trainer-to-air-force |date=20101217003650 }}</ref><ref name="HALoutline">{{cite web|url = http://www.hal-india.com/futureproducts/products.asp|title = Hal htt-40|accessdate = 8 May 2012|last = [[Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd]]|date = n.d.}}</ref> |
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==Design and development== |
==Design and development== |
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Revision as of 19:10, 1 February 2016
| HAL HTT-40 | |
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| Model of the HAL HTT-40 | |
| Role | Basic training aircraft |
| National origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd |
| Status | Under development |
The Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 aircraft project is a Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) proposal for an indigenous replacement for the Indian Air Force's retired HPT-32 Deepak as a basic trainer.[1][2]
Design and development
The HTT-40 will be an all-metal tandem seat aircraft powered by a 950 hp (708 kW) turbo-prop engine. In early 2012 the company forecast building 106 examples.[2]
By the middle of 2012 the aircraft's future was in doubt as the Indian Air Force ordered 75 Pilatus PC-7 Mk IIs to fill the role envisioned for the HTT-40. In September 2012 the Air Force indicated that it had formally rejected the HTT-40 for service based on its cost per aircraft being double that of the PC-7 Mk II, a proven aircraft already in service worldwide. An MoD official noted, "We would be willing to pay higher rates to build indigenous capability in strategic defence equipment. But can HAL argue that the capability to build basic trainers is strategically vital[?]"[3][4][5]
HAL did not confirm the IAF announcement that it will not buy the HTT-40, nor would the company indicate whether the aircraft's development will be continued. A company spokesman said, "We treat all MOD issues/proposals as confidential...All our projects are conceived with national interest in mind though, at times, some of those take time to fructify".[3]
On 28 February 2015, it was reported that Indian defense ministry has selected 68 HAL HTT-40 trainers and 38 Pilatus trainers to replace its current trainer aircraft fleet stating that this move was "commercially viable".[6]
On 21 June 2015, HAL chose the Honeywell Garrett TPE331-12B turboprop to power the trainer.[7]
Operators
Specifications (HTT-40)
Data from HAL[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Gross weight: 2,800 kg (6,173 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × to be determined turboprop, 710 kW (950 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 600 km/h (370 mph, 325 kn) [8]
- Range: 1,000 km (620 mi, 540 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft)
Armament
References
- ^ HAL Offers New Basic Trainer to Air Force Archived 2010-12-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (n.d.). "Hal htt-40". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ a b Shukla, Ajai (19 December 2012). "MoD rejects HAL's proposal to build basic trainer". Business Standard. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ "Basic trainer for IAF | Millennium Post". Millenniumpost.in. 2012-06-22. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ^ SP's Special Correspondent (2012-06-18). "HAL scouts engine for HTT 40 basic trainer - SP's Aviation". Spsaviation.net. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "Parrikar: 68 basic trainer aircraft to come from HAL, 38 from Pilatus". The Indian Express. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ^ "HAL Chooses TPE331 for New Indian Basic Trainer".
- ^ a b "Our trainer aircraft 40 times better than F-16s". Bangalore Mirror. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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