After rolling out the first prototype in February, HAL successfully carried out maiden flight of the HTT-40 turboprop trainer aircraft, fro...
After rolling out the first prototype in February, HAL successfully carried out maiden flight of the HTT-40 turboprop trainer aircraft, from its Bangalore facility in India.
The Hindustan Turboprop Trainer (HTT-40) is a tandem seat trainer aircraft being developed for the first stage training of rookie pilots.
The flight lasting 30 minutes, accessed the aircraft's basic flight capablities and did not carry out any maneuvers.
With advanced features like zero-zero ejection seats and multi-function displays, it can also be adapted as a light attack aircraft. Its role includes basic flying training, aerobatics, instrument flying, navigation, night flying, close formation etc.
The aircraft is powered by a single Honeywell TPE331-12B turboprop engine.
The flight test program will involve three flying prototypes and two static test aircraft, and will be concluded in 2018.
A total of 68 of these locally developed trainer will complement the 113 Swiss Pilatus made PC-7 Mk II contracted by Indian Air Force, of which 75 have been delivered.
HAL will also develop a light attack version of the HTT-40, armed with guns and unguided rockets, suitable for ground support and training requirements.
The Hindustan Turboprop Trainer (HTT-40) is a tandem seat trainer aircraft being developed for the first stage training of rookie pilots.
The flight lasting 30 minutes, accessed the aircraft's basic flight capablities and did not carry out any maneuvers.
With advanced features like zero-zero ejection seats and multi-function displays, it can also be adapted as a light attack aircraft. Its role includes basic flying training, aerobatics, instrument flying, navigation, night flying, close formation etc.
The aircraft is powered by a single Honeywell TPE331-12B turboprop engine.
The flight test program will involve three flying prototypes and two static test aircraft, and will be concluded in 2018.
A total of 68 of these locally developed trainer will complement the 113 Swiss Pilatus made PC-7 Mk II contracted by Indian Air Force, of which 75 have been delivered.
HAL will also develop a light attack version of the HTT-40, armed with guns and unguided rockets, suitable for ground support and training requirements.
