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|design group = | |design group = Aircraft Research and Design Centre<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thakur |first1=Aksheev |title=HAL’s HTT-40 gets airworthiness clearance certificate from CEMILAC |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/hals-htt-40-clearance-airworthiness-certificate-cemilac-7960888/ |access-date=20 October 2022 |publisher=The Indian Express |date=9 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
|first flight= 31 May 2016<ref name="HTT-40’s first flight successful">{{cite news|title=HAL-built HTT-40’s first flight successful|url=http://www.oneindia.com/india/hal-built-htt-40-first-flight-successful-2114270.html|access-date=31 May 2016|publisher=One India|date=31 May | |first flight= 31 May 2016<ref name="HTT-40’s first flight successful">{{cite news|title=HAL-built HTT-40’s first flight successful|url=http://www.oneindia.com/india/hal-built-htt-40-first-flight-successful-2114270.html|access-date=31 May 2016|publisher=One India|date=31 May 2022}}</ref> <!--If this hasn't happened, skip this field! --> | ||
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The '''HAL HTT-40''' (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is an Indian [[Trainer (aircraft)|training aircraft]] designed and built by [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] (HAL). It will replace the [[Indian Air Force]]'s retired [[HPT-32 Deepak]] as a basic trainer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiadefenceonline.com/1146/hal-offers-new-basic-trainer-to-air-force|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217003650/http://indiadefenceonline.com/1146/hal-offers-new-basic-trainer-to-air-force|url-status=dead|title=HAL Offers New Basic Trainer to Air Force|archivedate=December 17, | The '''HAL HTT-40''' (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is an Indian [[Trainer (aircraft)|training aircraft]] designed and built by [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] (HAL). It will replace the [[Indian Air Force]]'s retired [[HPT-32 Deepak]] as a basic trainer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiadefenceonline.com/1146/hal-offers-new-basic-trainer-to-air-force|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217003650/http://indiadefenceonline.com/1146/hal-offers-new-basic-trainer-to-air-force|url-status=dead|title=HAL Offers New Basic Trainer to Air Force|archivedate=December 17, 2022}}</ref><ref name="HALoutline">{{cite web|url = http://www.hal-india.com/futureproducts/products.asp|title = Hal htt-40|access-date = 8 May 2012|last = Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd|author-link = Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd|date = n.d.|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161222115526/http://www.hal-india.com/futureproducts/products.asp|archive-date = 22 December 2016|url-status = dead|df = dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
==Design and development== | ==Design and development== | ||
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[[File:IAF chief in HAL HTT-40 (2).jpg|thumb|right|A HAL HTT-40 in November 2019.]] | [[File:IAF chief in HAL HTT-40 (2).jpg|thumb|right|A HAL HTT-40 in November 2019.]] | ||
On 28 February 2015, it was reported that the Indian defense ministry had selected 68 HAL HTT-40 trainers and 38 [[Pilatus Aircraft|Pilatus]] trainers to replace its current trainer fleet, stating that this move was "commercially viable".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/parrikar-68-basic-trainer-aircraft-to-come-from-hal-38-from-pilatus/|title=Parrikar: 68 basic trainer aircraft to come from HAL, 38 from Pilatus|date=1 March 2015|work=The Indian Express|access-date=1 March | On 28 February 2015, it was reported that the Indian defense ministry had selected 68 HAL HTT-40 trainers and 38 [[Pilatus Aircraft|Pilatus]] trainers to replace its current trainer fleet, stating that this move was "commercially viable".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/parrikar-68-basic-trainer-aircraft-to-come-from-hal-38-from-pilatus/|title=Parrikar: 68 basic trainer aircraft to come from HAL, 38 from Pilatus|date=1 March 2015|work=The Indian Express|access-date=1 March 2022}}</ref> | ||
On 21 June 2015, HAL chose the [[Honeywell]] [[Garrett TPE331]]-12B turboprop to power the trainer.<ref>{{Cite web|url= | On 21 June 2015, HAL chose the [[Honeywell]] [[Garrett TPE331]]-12B turboprop to power the trainer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pocock |first=Chris |last2=Mathews |first2=Neelam |date=19 June 2015 |title=HAL Chooses TPE331 for New Indian Basic Trainer |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2015-06-19/hal-chooses-tpe331-new-indian-basic-trainer |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=Aviation International News |language=en}}</ref> The deal was signed on 27 July 2022, for 88 engines, kits, maintenance and support worth more than $100 million. Honeywell will work with HAL to extend support for exports.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Chethan |date=27 July 2022 |title=HAL, Honeywell ink $100 million pack for HTT engine |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hal-honeywell-ink-100-million-pack-for-htt-engine/articleshow/93163385.cms |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> | ||
HAL rolled out the first prototype on 2 February 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Boost-to-Make-in-India-HAL-Rolls-out-HTT-40-Prototype/2016/02/02/article3257448.ece|title=Boost to Make in India: HAL Rolls-out HTT-40 Prototype|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2 February | HAL rolled out the first prototype on 2 February 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Boost-to-Make-in-India-HAL-Rolls-out-HTT-40-Prototype/2016/02/02/article3257448.ece|title=Boost to Make in India: HAL Rolls-out HTT-40 Prototype|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> and it first flew on 31 May 2016.<ref name="HTT-40’s first flight successful"/> | ||
The HTT-40 made its first public introduction flight on 17 June 2016, with Defence Minister [[Manohar Parrikar]] in attendance at the HAL airport in Bangalore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indigenous-HTT-40-trainer-aircraft-makes-inaugural-flight/articleshow/52794848.cms|title=Indigenous HTT-40 trainer aircraft makes inaugural flight - Times of India|work=indiatimes.com|access-date=17 June | The HTT-40 made its first public introduction flight on 17 June 2016, with Defence Minister [[Manohar Parrikar]] in attendance at the HAL airport in Bangalore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indigenous-HTT-40-trainer-aircraft-makes-inaugural-flight/articleshow/52794848.cms|title=Indigenous HTT-40 trainer aircraft makes inaugural flight - Times of India|work=indiatimes.com|access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> On 19 May 2017, the second prototype had its first flight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/htt-40-2nd-prototype-completes-maiden-flight/articleshow/58758866.cms|title=HTT-40 2nd prototype completes maiden flight | Bengaluru News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
In July 2019 it was anticipated that initial operational clearance would be reached by end of 2019 and that, after placement of an order, the first aircraft would be delivered to the IAF within a year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/no-need-to-import-trainer-aircraft-htt-40-to-be-ready-by-december-hal/articleshow/70423760.cms|title=No need to import trainer aircraft, HTT 40 to be ready by December: HAL|first=Manu|last=Pubby|date=July 29, 2019|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> In January 2020, HAL forecast that limited series production is to start in year 2020-21.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/hal-needs-new-orders-to-prevent-complete-halt-of-production-after-2021-22/348108/|title=HAL needs new orders to prevent complete halt of production after 2021-22|date=January 11, | In July 2019 it was anticipated that initial operational clearance would be reached by end of 2019 and that, after placement of an order, the first aircraft would be delivered to the IAF within a year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/no-need-to-import-trainer-aircraft-htt-40-to-be-ready-by-december-hal/articleshow/70423760.cms|title=No need to import trainer aircraft, HTT 40 to be ready by December: HAL|first=Manu|last=Pubby|date=July 29, 2019|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> In January 2020, HAL forecast that limited series production is to start in year 2020-21.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/hal-needs-new-orders-to-prevent-complete-halt-of-production-after-2021-22/348108/|title=HAL needs new orders to prevent complete halt of production after 2021-22|date=January 11, 2022}}</ref> On 11 August 2020, the Defence Acquisition Council approved procuring 106 HTT-40s for the Indian Air Force.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-11|title=IAF to get Made in India trainer aircraft from HAL; DAC approves proposals worth Rs 8722 crore|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/iaf-to-get-made-in-india-trainer-aircrafts-from-hal-dac-approves-proposals-worth-rs-8722-crore/2052135/|access-date=2020-08-11|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Aero India]] 2021, HAL received request for proposal from the IAF for 70 HTT40s with an option for 38 more. Production will take place at the Bangalore and Nashik manufacturing plants.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Urs|first=Anil|date=4 February 2021|title=HAL hopes to fly high with CATS Warrior and RUAV drones |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/hal-hopes-to-fly-high-with-cats-warrior-and-ruav-drones/article33752827.ece|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Business Line|language=en}}</ref> | ||
By August 2021, the HTT-40 had completed its spin certification flight testing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2021/august/7509-india-htt-40-training-aircraft-ready-for-operational-clearance.html|title=India: HTT-40 training aircraft ready for operational clearance|website=www.airrecognition.com}}</ref> | By August 2021, the HTT-40 had completed its spin certification flight testing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2021/august/7509-india-htt-40-training-aircraft-ready-for-operational-clearance.html|title=India: HTT-40 training aircraft ready for operational clearance|website=www.airrecognition.com}}</ref> The platform received its provisional [[certificate of airworthiness]] from the [[Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification]] (CEMILAC) on 6 June 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thapar |first=Vishal |date=7 June 2022 |title=Big Make In India Milestone, As HAL’s Basic Trainer Aircraft Gets Airworthiness Certification |url=http://businessworld.inhttps//www.businessworld.in/article/Big-Make-In-India-Milestone-As-HAL-s-Basic-Trainer-Aircraft-Gets-Airworthiness-Certification/07-06-2022-431674 |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=BW Businessworld |language=en}}</ref> At DefExpo 2022, IAF and HAL concluded ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40. The remaining 36 will be procured after operationalization of HTT-40 fleet.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=2022-10-20 |title=IAF-HAL conclude ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/iaf-hal-conclude-6800-crore-contract-for-70-htt-40-trainer-aircraft/article66037061.ece |access-date=2022-10-20 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
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* [[Indian Air Force]] — | * [[Indian Air Force]] — 70 on order. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Air Force & HAL conclude contract for 70 HTT-40 indigenous trainer aircraft worth Rs 6,800 crore|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1694844|access-date=2022-10-20|website=pib.gov.in|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Specifications (HTT-40)== | ==Specifications (HTT-40)== | ||
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|eng1 name=[[ | |eng1 name=[[Honeywell TPE331|Honeywell Garrett TPE331-12B]] | ||
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|armament=*Can be armed with a gun, rockets and bombs<ref name="BS15Apr13">{{cite news|title=HAL's trainer pitted as Rs 4,500 cr cheaper than Swiss Pilatus trainer |first=Ajai |last=Shukla |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hal-s-trainer-pitted-as-rs-4-500-cr-cheaper-than-swiss-pilatus-trainer-113041500059_1.html|access-date=16 April 2013|newspaper=Business Standard|date=15 April | |armament=*Can be armed with a gun, rockets and bombs<ref name="BS15Apr13">{{cite news|title=HAL's trainer pitted as Rs 4,500 cr cheaper than Swiss Pilatus trainer |first=Ajai |last=Shukla |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hal-s-trainer-pitted-as-rs-4-500-cr-cheaper-than-swiss-pilatus-trainer-113041500059_1.html|access-date=16 April 2013|newspaper=Business Standard|date=15 April 2022}}</ref><ref name=bm6f9f>{{cite news|title='Our trainer aircraft 40 times better than F-16s' |url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/bangalore/others/Our-trainer-aircraft-40-times-better-than-F-16s/articleshow/21235150.cms?|access-date=9 February 2013|newspaper=Bangalore Mirror|date=6 February 2022}}</ref> | ||
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